Places in Israel
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Israel in the Bible
Potpourri
100
This city at Israel's southern tip is known for it's clear water and amazing beaches!
Eilat
100
A lot of music from Israel is in this language.
Hebrew
100
This is where Israeli students eat their lunch during the school day.
Home
100
This is the number of spies that Moses sent to scout the land of Canaan.
12
100
He is the current prime minister of Israel.
Benjamin Netanyahu (Bibi)
200
This city is holy to Jews, Muslims, and Christians.
Jerusalem
200
This is the Hebrew name for Israel's parliament, the main part of the Israeli government.
Knesset
200
Israeli kids don't have their parents drive them to a friend's house, but they do use these appendages.
Feet/Legs
200
He was the first guy to whom God promised the land of Israel.
Abraham
200
Michael lived on this street for a year in Israel, named after an American president involved in the Civil War.
Lincoln (pronounced Link-oh-lynn)
300
This desert takes up more than half of Israel.
Negev
300
Tu B'shvat, the new year for trees may take place in winter in Ohio, but it happens during this season in Israel.
Spring
300
Many Israeli kids join this organization which accepts boys and girls as part of their afterschool activities.
Scouts
300
This guy took over after Moses died and lead the Israelities into the Promised Land.
Joshua
300
This African country starting with a 'U' was also proposed as another possible homeland for the Jews.
Uganda
400
This lake is the largest source of fresh water for Israel.
Kinneret
400
This legume makes up some of Israel's most famous dishes, including falafel and hummus.
Chickpeas
400
This is the day of the week that many places are closed in parts of Israel.
Shabbat
400
This guy was given the name Yisrael after wrestling with an angel.
Jacob
400
This country is one of the strongest supporters of Israel on the world stage.
USA
500
This is Israel's neighbour to the east.
Jordan
500
This comedy movie tells the story of a Jewish immigrant from the Arab world coming to Israel and trying to get a home for his family.
Sallah Shabbati
500
These are the two official languages of Israel.
Hebrew and Arabic
500
In the Torah, God describes Israel as the land of milk and this.
Honey
500
This famous Israeli musician, who shares a name with a famous Jewish scientist, had a big role in the hit 60s film "Sallah Shabbati."
Arik Einstein