IDF
What does IDF stand for?
Israel Defense Forces
At what age do Israelis typically join the army?
18
What war led to the reunification of Jerusalem?
The Six-Day War
What Hebrew date is Yom Yerushalayim celebrated on?
28th of Iyar
What song, meaning “Jerusalem of Gold,” is sung on Jerusalem Day?
Yerushalayim Shel Zahav
In which year was the IDF established?
1948
How long do women serve in the IDF?
2 years
Which country controlled East Jerusalem before 1967?
Jordan
What does the word “Achdut” mean, a key theme of the day?
Unity
What instrument was blown at the Kotel in 1967 to celebrate victory?
Shofar
What is the Hebrew word for “soldier”?
Chayal
What do Israeli soldiers wear, known in Hebrew as “Madim”?
Uniforms
How long was Jerusalem divided before 1967?
19 years
What is the name of the parade that goes through the streets on Jerusalem Day?
March of Flags
Where do people gather to celebrate Jerusalem Day?
The Western Wall (Kotel)
What does the word “Hagana” mean in Hebrew?
Defense
What type of IDF units do some soldiers volunteer for, such as Paratroopers or Cyber Units?
Elite units
What famous words were spoken when the IDF reached the Kotel?
“The Temple Mount is in our hands!”
What neighborhood in the Old City was rebuilt after 1967?
The Jewish Quarter
Who declared Jerusalem the capital of Israel in 1949?
David Ben-Gurion
Name the three main branches of the IDF
Ground Forces, Air Force, Navy
What is the name of the IDF program that helps new immigrants and lone soldiers adjust to military life?
Garin tzabar
Which IDF unit captured the Old City in 1967?
Paratroopers
What law passed in 1980 declared Jerusalem as Israel’s capital?
Basic Law: Jerusalem, Capital of Israel
What spiritual and national meaning does Jerusalem represent for Jews worldwide?
A place of unity, faith, and memory