Israel and Stuff
What is Zionism?
The belief that the Jews should have a homeland of their own.
What sound does this letter make ט
Tet T
What holiday is Hebrew for Head of the Year
Rosh Hashanah
What are the three primary colors?
Red, yellow and blue
Name two types of Zionism
Labor Zionism, Cultural Zionism, Political Zionism, Religious Zionism
What does אַנִי mean?
I or me
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What is the name of the evil king in the Hanukkah story? Include his number
What does Hakuna Matata mean?
No worries
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During the time of the Chanukah story, Israel was known by what name?
אוֹכֵל is a verb that means eat. What is it’s other meaning?
Food
We celebrate, and eat the 7 Species of Israel during what holiday?
Tu B’Shevat
What peace-loving religion did William Penn belong to?
Quakerism
In what year was the Second Temple destroyed?
70 CE or AD
What are the Hebrew words for He and She?
הוא והיא
What special name was Jacob given after he wrestled with the angel of God?
Israel
Tom Holland plays what Superhero in the Marvel Universe?
Spiderman
What is the name of Israel’s Prime Minister
Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu
What is the Hebrew name for the part of the Torah service when we walk the Torah around the sanctuary?
HaKafah
The Jewish principle of Hachnasat Orchim, or Welcoming guests comes from which of the forefathers?
Abraham
Which legendary author wrote The Hobbit, and Lord of the Rings?
J.R.R Tolkein