Famous Jews (then)
He was the first patriarch of the Jewish people.
Who is Abraham?
This is the term for the belief in one God.
What is monotheism?
This occurred when the Egyptians were chasing the Israelites after they left Egypt. Moses used his staff to make this happen.
What is the splitting of the Red Sea?
The name of the country where Judaism originated.
What is Israel?
He wrote a Hanukkah song about famous Jews and is a famous actor/comedian himself who is played in the movie Grown Ups.
Who is Adam Sandler?
He was the first king of Israel.
Who was Saul?
This is the holiday Jews celebrate their freedom from slavery in Egypt.
What is Passover?
This event is celebrated during Passover.
What is the Exodus (from Egypt)?
This ancient city is considered the spiritual center of Judaism. (Ancient capital)
What is Jerusalem?
He is the "night guard" the Night at the Museum movies.
Who is Ben Stiller?
This is a day of rest and worship in Judaism.
What is the Sabbath/Shabbat?
This is the period when Jews were taken captive to Babylon.
What was the Babylonian Exile?
Name one major river that is important in Jewish history.
What is the Jordan (or Nile) River?
This famous actor who played Harry Potter in all the films, considers himself Jewish.
Who is Daniel Radcliffe?
This King of Israel known for his wisdom and wrote many proverbs.
Who is King Solomon?
This holiday is the day of judgement when they hear the shofar blown and eat apples and honey for a sweet year. Also known as the Jewish New Year
What is Rosh Hashanah?
This is a remnant of the Second Temple (after it was destroyed) and is a sacred site for Jewish prayer.
What is the Western Wall?
This continent is where Israel is located.
What is Asia?
He's the host of Deal or No Deal and a famous comedian.
Who is Howie Mandel?
This holiday is eight days long and celebrates the miracle of the Jews triumphing over the Syrian/Greek army as well as the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days.
What is Hanukkah?
The significance of the Western Wall in Jerusalem
What is a sacred site for prayer and pilgrimage for Jews?