Thanksgiving Facts
What is Pumpkin?
The most popular main course on Thanksgiving
turkey
This is the location of International Convention 2026
Philadelphia
slow-cooked beef pot roast, served often on Thanksgiving for Jews.
Brisket
an international multi-sport event held every four years in Israel for Jewish athletes and Israeli citizens
Maccabi Games
What sport do Americans like to play and watch on Thanksgiving day?
football
The English separatists who came to the United States in 1620 are called...?
the Pilgrims
The age of BBYO as of 2025
101 Years
Triangular pastries filled with poppy seed or fruit jam
Hamantaschen
Which team is the best in the NFL right now
Broncos / Patriots
The president that made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
How long was the Mayflower’s voyage from England to America?
67 days
This is the number of countries around the world with BBYO chapters
60+
A baked casserole that can be sweet or savory and is often made with noodles or potatoes.
Kugel
This is the only openly Jewish player in the NFL right now.
Greg Joseph
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
This many turkeys are eaten every year on Thanksgiving
46 Million
By the 10th anniversary of the Aleph Zadik Aleph, over one hundred chapters existed in North America.
The first overseas chapter of AZA was founded in which country and when (year)?
Bulgaria; 1936
dish of ground fish formed into patties or balls and poached
Gefilte Fish
This University is widely recognized as the number one sports college due to its financial value and top-tier performance across multiple sports, particularly football.
Ohio State University
The oldest documented turkey trot still takes place every year in which US City?
Buffalo, New York
The year of the first Thanksgiving was when?
1621
Camp B’nai B’rith opened in Starlight, Pennsylvania, in this year and became home to AZA International Convention, ILTC, and Kallah
1954
Steamed semolina, typically served with a meat and vegetable stew
Couscous
What is the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches
18