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100

He led the Jews out of Egypt and in the desert for 40 years.

Who is Moses?

100

This Israeli actress is known for her role as Wonder Woman.

Who is Gal Gadot?

100

This occurred when the Egyptions were chasing us after we left Egypt. Moses used his staff to make this happen, but it didn't happen until someone was brave enough to show trust in G-d.

What is the splitting of the Red Sea?

100

During Passover, it is traditional to have a shank bone from this animal on the seder plate.

What is a lamb?

100

This is the U.S. state with the largest number of Jews.

What is New York?

200

This King of Israel was famous for his slaying of Goliath.

Who is David?

200

This actor/comedian wrote the Hanukkah songs and starred in "You Don’t Mess with the Zohan."

Who is Adam Sandler?

200

This occurred on a mountain in the desert. There was a lot of thunder and lightening and shofar blowing and the mountain shook with G-d's voice.

What is the giving of the Torah?

200

During this holiday, it is customary to indulge in dairy.

What is Shavuot?

200

This is the Jewish version of the Olympics.

What are the Maccabi games?

300

She was originally a Moabite princess who converted to Judaism and came to Israel with her mother-in-law after her husband passed.


Who is Ruth?

300

During the 2012 Olympics, this female gymnast won the gold medal for her floor routine to Hava Nagila.

Who is Aly Raisman?

300

This happened to a famous prophet who tried to run away from G-d on a boat because he didn't want to give a prophecy to the Jews' enemies that would have helped them repent.

What was Jonah getting swallowed by a whale?

300

This is a Jewish crepe filled with cheese.

What is a blintz?

300

This university has the highest number of Jews of all public universities in the country.

What is the University of Florida?

400

He lived in Spain, then later in Egypt, where he was a doctor, and wrote the 13 Principles of Faith.

Who is Moses ben-Maimom (Maimonides)?

400

This Canadian celebrity did a Bar-Mitzvah skit for his SNL monologue in 2014.

Who is Drake?

400

This event occurred after the King of Persia banished his first wife because she disobeyed him. It helped him find a new wife.

Why did Achashverosh have a beauty contest?

400

This is Israel’s national food.

What is falafel?

400

This is the percent of Nobel Prize winners that are Jewish. 

A. 3% 

B. 12% 

C. 18% 

D. 24%

What is 24%?

*Jews make up less than .2% of the population

500

Rabbi known for his quote: "That which is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow. That is the whole Torah; the rest is the explanation; go and learn” and for debating Rabbi Shammai.

Who is Hillel?

500

This Patriots player was the 2019 Superbowl MVP.

Who is Julian Edelman?

500

This famous Judge of Israel lost all his incredible strength because of this.

What is the cutting of Samson's hair?

500

Type of citrus fruit named after the Northern Israeli City where it was first produced for export.

What is a Jaffa Orange?

500

A large portion of Los Angeles Jews come from this former empire.

What is Persia?

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