Roman Empire
Who was Israel's first Prime Minster?
David Ben Gurion
What holiday occurs on the first of Tishrei every year?
Rosh HaShana
Who were Adam and Eve's three sons?
Cain, Abel, Seth
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
Who was the female Judge who led her people to victory in battle against the evil Sisera?
Devorah
How many Jewish people are there in the world?
Approximately 14 million
Blood in the water, Frogs, Lice, Wild Animals, Sick livestock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, death of the firstborn
Who were the first JEWISH people?
Abraham and Sara
How did MLK and Ghandi want us to achieve peace?
Through nonviolent means
Who led the Jewish people after Moshe died AND what city did they conquer?
Yoshuah (Joshua) conquered Jericho
On what month/day/year did Israel become independent?
May 14, 1948
Who is King of Persia in the Purim story?
Achashveros
How long ago did Abraham live?
Approximately 4,000 years ago
What is the largest animal on earth?
Blue Whale
What three kings reigned over Israel during the United Monarchy period?
King Saul, Kind David and King Solomon
Who is the Prime Minister of Israel?
Benyamin (Bibi) Netanyahu
Who is the evil king in the Chanukah story?
Antiochus
Who was Moshe's father in law?
Yitro (Jethro)
What Jewish month occurs twice on a leap year?
Adar
Who was Adoniyah and what happened to him?
Adoniyah was King David's oldest son. Saul had him assassinated after King David's death because Adoniyah pressed his claim to the throne.
1973 Yom Kippur War
What holiday is in the month of Shevat?
Tu b'Shevat
Name the five books of Torah
Breisheet, Shemot, Vayikra, BaMidbar, Dvarim
What is Mr. Papkin's favorite kind of soup?
Matzah Ball