Jewish History
What year did the State of Israel officially declare independence?
1948
What is the central symbol of Passover?
The Seder Plate
Who is the famous Jewish-American filmmaker known for classics like "Schindler's List" and "Jurassic Park"?
Steven Spielberg
Who is the American Supreme Court Justice known for her advocacy of women's rights and the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court?
Ruth Bader Ginsberg
What celebratory Jewish festival, which celebrates the victory of Esther and her cousin Mordecai over the royal vizier Haman, is based on a story told in the Book of Esther?
Who is the Israeli politician and stateswoman who served as Prime Minister of Israel from 1969 to 1974 and from 1977 to 1986?
What scientist and mathematician is famous for his theory of relativity?
Albert Einstein
What Jewish holiday commemorates the miracle of the oil lasting eight days in the Second Temple?
Hanukkah
What is the Jewish New Year called?
Which Jewish comedian is known for his famous routine about the differences between Jewish and non-Jewish people?
Jerry Seinfeld
Which American business magnate and philanthropist is the co-founder of Microsoft?
Which king built the First Temple, which was destroyed by the Babylonians?
King Solomon
Moses
Name the Israeli actress who won an Academy Award for her role in the film "Black Swan".
Natalie Portman
Name the Jewish-American singer-songwriter known for hits like "Like a Rolling Stone" and "Blowin' in the Wind".
Bob Dylan
During which historical event did the Jewish diaspora begin, resulting in Jews living outside of Israel?
The Babylonian Exile
The lulav and the etrog
Who is the Jewish-American author of "The Catcher in the Rye"?
J.D. Salinger
Who was the Israeli Prime Minister and military leader during the Six-Day War in 1967?
Moshe Dayan