Jewish History
What group fought the Greeks in the story of Hannukah?
What are Maccabi's
Jews in New York city were the first to combine bagels and this food which became a staple of Jewish breakfasts.
What is lox?
This Jew is known for his acting in movies such as Zoolander and Night at the Museum.
Who is Ben Stiller?
Arguably the most well known prayer, this prayer is typically said twice a day with a hand over your eyes.
What is the shema?
What food made from fish is common during Jewish holidays?
What is gefilte fish?
Who is known as the founder of modern Zionism?
Who is Theodor Herzl?
What is New York City?
This Jewish Author is most well known for his books on the Holocaust such as Dawn, Day, and Night.
Who is Elie Wiesel?
What is the first prayer that should be said every day when getting out of bed thanking God for the return of one's soul?
What is Modeh Ani?
The letters on Dreidel's form a phrase. However the two phrases have two meanings, one in Israel and one elsewhere. What are the two phrases?
What is A great miracle happened here and a great miracle happened there?
What year were Jews expelled from Spain?
What is 1492?
What is the name of the first Jew elected to Congress?
Who is Lewis Charles Levin?
This German-American Jewish Scientist warned the president of the United States that Nuclear research was the future and must be focused on leading up to the Second World War.
Who is Albert Einstein?
This short prayer is typically recited at the end of the Silent Amidah by the congregation asking for peace.
What is Oseh Shalom?
This Jewish pastry is a cross between a jelly donut and a beignet.
What is a sufganiyot?
What year was the state of Israel founded?
What is 1948?
This state has the most Jews living in it.
What is New York City?
Arguably the most famous Jew in Sports, this man played for the Los Angeles Dodgers as a pitcher in the 1950s and 60s.
Who is Sandy Koufax?
This prayer welcomes in the bride of shabbat.
What is Lecha Dodi?
What African country is known for having a small sect of Jews tracing back to 300 AD potentially from the tribe of Dan.
What is Ethiopia?
This man was the first prime minister of Israel.
Who is David Ben-Gurion?
These two brothers founded MGM, and had this last name.
What is Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer?
What is the name of the head of the Maccabees during the story of Hannukah?
Who is Judas/Judah Maccabeus?
This prayer comes from the Hebrew word meaning to guard or keep. This prayer reminds us that Shabbat has been around since the creation of the world and that we are responsible for keeping it special and making sure it continues on from generation to generation.
What is V'shamru?
What is the name of highly seasoned smoked beef, typically served in thin slices, that is associated with Jews and Deli?
What is pastrami?