Jewish holidays
What jewish holiday celebrates the Holy temple in Jerusalem and is known for its eight days of celebration?
What is Hanukkah?
This Jewish Queen saved the Jewish people in ancient Persia.
Who is Queen Esther?
This is the central text of Jewish law and contains the written teaching of Moses.
What is the Torah?
This unleavened bread is traditionally eaten during passover.
What is matzah?
The Jews were ensalved in this ancient city before their liberation.
What is Egypt?
On which jewish holiday do we commemorate the exodus from Egypt?
What is Passover?
This man saved the jewish people in ancient Persia.
Who is Moses?
This prayer book contains daily prayers and blessings.
What is a Siddur?
This traditional Jewish soup is made with matzah meal and is typically eaten during passover.
What is Matzo ball soup?
In 70 CE, the romans destroyed this sacred Jewish site in Jerusalem.
What is the Second Temple?
This holiday, occurring in the fall, celebrates the jewish New Year.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
This Jewish scientist is known for developing the theory of relativity.
Who is Albert Einstein?
This text is compiled of oral laws and teachings, which were compiled around 200 CE.
What is the Mishnah
This deep-fried food is commonly eaten during Hanukkah to symbolize the miracle of the oil.
What are latkes?
This event in 1948 marked the establishment of the jewish homeland.
What is the declaration of the State of Israel?
Which holiday involes fasting and asking for forgiveness?
What is Yom Kippur?
Who is the founder of modern Zionism?
Who is Theodor Herzl?
The talmud is divided into two parts: the mishnah and this part, which contains explanations and discussions.
What is the Gamara
A common Israeli street food that can be beef, chicken, or lamb.
What is Shwarma?
What tragedy in Jewish history killed 6 million jews?
This festival involves waving the four species?
What is Sukkot?
This famous Jewish rabbi is known for his work compiling the Mishnah.
Who is Rabbi Judah HaNasi?
This set of teachings and stories is found in the Talmud and is often used for ethical guidance.
What is a Midrashim?
This dish is a slow-simmered dish that is usually made with beef.
What is Cholent?
This massacre, which occurred in 1942, led to the expulsion of jews in Spain.
What is the Spanish Inquisition?