Jews in Sports
This Hall of Fame baseball pitcher was known as "The Hebrew Hammer" and is considered one of the greatest left-handed pitchers of all time.
Who is Sandy Koufax?
This "Sweet Caroline" singer, a prominent figure in American pop music, has often spoken about his Jewish heritage.
Who is Neil Diamond?
This 1959 epic, starring Charlton Heston, tells the story of a Jewish prince in Roman-occupied Judea who seeks revenge and finds redemption.
What is Ben-Hur?
Which jewish businessman co-founded Facebook and later launched the philanthropic organization "Initiative for the Future"?
Who is Mark Zuckerberg?
The unspoken rule of any Jewish gathering is that there will always be at least one person offering unsolicited advice on your career, love life, or child-rearing.
True!
This Olympic swimmer won multiple gold medals and set several world records in the 1970s and early 1980s
Who is Mark Spitz?
Known for her powerful vocals and hits like "Beautiful" and "Genie in a Bottle," this artist celebrated a bat mitzvah.
Who is Christina Aguilera?
This Israeli drama provides a fascinating and intimate look into the lives of an ultra-Orthodox Haredi family in Jerusalem. It explores their relationships, challenges, and the complexities of balancing tradition with the modern world.
What is Shtisel (Netflix)?
What Jewish fashion designer is known for creating the iconic wrap dress?
Who is Diane von Furstenberg?
The Hebrew alphabet has only consonants; vowels are indicated by separate markings.
True! The basic Hebrew alphabet consists of 22 letters, all of which are consonants. Vowels are indicated by a system of dots and dashes
Head coach at the University of Florida this Mensch played in the Maccabiah Games and professionally in Israel. He recently became the first Jewish coach to win the NCAA men's basketball tournament since 1988.
Who is Todd Golden?
Though primarily known for her acting roles, including portraying Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this actress released two studio albums, one of which featured covers of Tom Waits songs and the other original compositions.
Who is Scarlett Johansson?
Set in the 1980s, this sitcom is loosely based on the childhood of the show's creator and features a loud, loving, and often overbearing Jewish family. It offers a nostalgic and comedic look at suburban Jewish life.
What is The Goldbergs (Hulu)?
This Jewish woman became one of the first self-made female billionaires from her role in the cosmetics industry
Who is Estee Lauder?
The practice of covering one's head during prayer is explicitly commanded in the Torah.
False! While covering one's head during prayer (for men) is a widespread and deeply ingrained custom with roots in rabbinic tradition and interpretations of modesty and reverence, it is not explicitly commanded in the Torah itself.
This Jewish-American gymnast won multiple Olympic gold medals and was part of the "Magnificent Seven" at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
Who is Aly Raisman?
This iconic singer-songwriter penned classics like "Like a Rolling Stone" and "Blowin' in the Wind."
Who is Bob Dylan?
This intense Israeli action thriller follows an Israeli counter-terrorism unit operating in the Palestinian territories.
What is Fauda?
This Jewish Tech entrepreneur founded Dell Technologies while still in college.
Who is Michael Dell?
The rainbow is seen in Jewish tradition as a symbol of God's covenant with Noah and all of humanity.
Totally True! The rainbow holds symbolic significance in Judaism as a sign of God's covenant with Noah after the flood, promising never again to destroy all life with a flood.
Head coach of the top-seeded USC women's basketball team and formerly an assistant coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA) celebrated her bat mitzvah Scarsdale, New York
Who is Lindsay Gottlieb?
Which Israeli actress has gained international fame for her portrayal of Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe?
Who is Gal Gadot?
Set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, this comedy-drama follows a Jewish housewife in New York City who discovers her talent for stand-up comedy. It delves into Jewish family life, traditions, and the cultural landscape of the era.
What is The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon Prime Video)?
This historical drama miniseries, based on a true story, follows a Polish Jewish family separated at the start of World War II and their efforts to survive and reunite. It offers a poignant look at the impact of the Holocaust on a Jewish family.
What is We Were the Lucky Ones (Hulu)?
The development of different Jewish denominations (Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist) is a phenomenon that has historical precedents in the Second Temple period.
True!!! While the modern denominations are products of the 19th and 20th centuries, the Second Temple period witnessed the emergence of distinct Jewish groups with differing interpretations and practices (e.g., Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes), providing a historical precedent for diversity within Judaism.