Jewish Holidays
On which Jewish holiday do we sing Dayeinu?
Passover
When do Jews technically become adults?
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Name two friend foods that we eat on Chanukah?
Jelly Donuts and Latkes
What is the name of the giant scroll that Jewish people read out of?
Torah
Who was the first female Prime Minister of Israel?
Golda Meir
Which holiday is Queen Vashti a part of?
Purim
What does Shalom mean?
Hello, Goodbye, Peace
What shape is the Challah that we eat on Rosh Hashana and why?
Round-Life cycle/Circle of Life
What is the name of the prayer shawl worn in the synagogue?
Tallit
What is the name of the coins used in Israel?
Shekels
What do we call the Ram's horn that we blow on Rosh Hashana/end of Yom Kippur?
Shofar
When you read out of the Torah, what is missing?
Vowels! (and Torah trope-musical notes)
What kinds of food do we eat on Shavuot?
Dairy Foods
What is the name of the Jewish Professional that generally leads services in a synagogue?
Rabbi
Which year did Israel officially become the Jewish state?
1948
In the story of Passover, what was done to Pharaoh so that he would release the Jewish from slavery?
10 Plagues
Who are the top Jewish soccer players?
Millie and Colby
What is the Afikoman on Passover and what do we do with it?
Break off the middle matzah and hide it for kids to find
What do Jews do on the 7th day of the week (based on the creation story)
Shabbat-Rest
Lebanon is _______ of Israel
North
Why do Jews open the door on Passover?
For Elijah the prophet to come in
What do we call the prayer book in Hebrew?
Siddur
What do we call jelly donuts in Hebrew?
What is the name of the fringes on the bottom of the Tallit?
Tzitzit
What is the Israeli army called?
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)