On Stage And Screen
He starred in the "Night at the Museum" movies and "Meet the Parents"
Who is Ben Stiller?
This is a sweet braided bread or cake, made with cinnamon or chocolate
What is Babka?
His name is synonymous with swimming and the 1972 summer olympics
Who is Mark Spitz?
In this 1983 musical, Barbra Streisand disguises herself as a boy to study the Talmud
What is "Yentl"?
These 3 Jews currently serve on the US Supreme Court
Who are Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Elena Kagan?
He is the lead singer for Maroon 5 and is a judge on "The Voice"
Who is Adam Levine?
This is a dish made of stuffed intestine filled with meat and meal
What are Kishkes?
Perhaps the most well known Jewish American athlete in history, this Brooklyn kid was an outstanding Major League Baseball pitcher
Who is Sandy Koufax?
Ecclesiastes is traditionally read during this Jewish harvest festival to remind one that life is fleeting
What is Sukkoth?
This son of a Jewish father was the first major party candidate for President of the United States
Who was Barry Goldwater?
This Detroit native woman was one of the original Not Ready For Prime Time Players on "Saturday Night Live"
Who is Gilda Radner?
This edible symbol of racial harmony is an iconic Jewish Cookie
What are Black and Whites?
This female American track and field athlete set 6 world records each in Shotput, Discus and Javelin between 1925 and 1932, and is a member of the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and the United States Track and Field Hall of Fame
Who was Lillian Copeland?
After he went to heaven in a chariot of fire, his servant Elisha inherited his power
Who is Elijah?
In 2014, these two men were the highest-ranking Jewish members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives in American history
Who are Senator Chuck Schumer and Former Congressman Eric Cantor?
He is a famous Orthodox Jewish reggae and rap artist
Who is Matisyahu?
This dish is made from buckwheat groats and bow tie noodles
What is Kasha Varnishkes?
This American professional golfer is best known for being the first Jewish golfer to win a PGA Tour event
Who was Herman Barron?
Both a Christian hymn and a Jewish holiday hymn have this title, which is also the name of a 2009 Tony-nominated musical
What is “Rock of Ages”?
He was America's first Jewish Secretary of State
Who was Judah Phillip Benjamin?
This black Jewish actor portrayed Judge Gen on "The Good Place"
Who is Maya Rudolph
Eggs poached in this tomato stew, which is an Israeli national favorite
What is Shakshuka?
She was the captain of the American gymnastic Olympic team in 2012 and 2016
Who is Aly Raisman?
This term, referring to attacks on Jews, came into frequent use around 1881, and was derived from the Russian word for destruction
What are pogroms?
She was the first Jewish women to be elected to the United States Congress
Who was Florence Prag Kahn?