India- Genreal 1
What is India's Hollywood called?
Bollywood
What is one of the most popular spices in India?
Curry
What is one of the main things that brought Jews to India over time?
Trade
Was it easy for Indian Jews to be accepted in Israel?
No
How do you say ‘hello’ in Hebrew?
Shalom
Name one main religion in India
Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, and Judaism
What is the most famous site in India?
Taj Mahal
When did the first Jews arrive in India?
During the time of the Bible!
Where does the biggest group of Indian Jews live today?
Israel (Southern Israel)
Which birthday did we celebrate for Israel last week?
75th!
What is the capital of India?
Delhi
What is the major trade route in India called?
The Sild Road
Name the three main groups of Jews in India.
Bene Israel, Cochin Jews, Bagdahdi Jews
Which prophet do many Indian Jews pray to?
Eliyahu Hanavi
Name 3 things many people do to celebrate Shabbat.
Eat challah, drink wine, light candles, pray
What is the climate like in India? (Name at least 2 types of climates.)
South- rainforests and deserts. North- Himalayan mountains and glaciers
Around how many people are in India today?
1.2 billion
Where did the Paradesi Jews come from?
Spain and Portugal
What ceremony did the Indian Jews fight to have part of the Israeli school curriculum?
The Malida Ceremony
Which Jewish holiday is coming up next (aside from Shabbat)?
Shavuot
How many languages do people speak in India?
A- One
B- 2-3
C- 7-12
D- Over 23
D- Over 23
Describe what the Indian flag looks like,
Orange stripe on top, white stripe in the middle, green stripe on the bottom, with a blue wheel in the middle.
When did the Baghdadi Jews come to Israel?
18th century
In what year did the Rabbinate (the Rabbis) in Israel declare the Indian Jews “full Jews in every respect?.”
1964
What does charoset represent?
The bricks and mortar that the Jews in Egypt used when they were slaves.