Israel
What is the capital city of Israel?
Jerusalem
Which Megillah is read on Pesach?
Shira Hashirim
This shofar blast, made of nine staccato notes, is often interpreted as the sound of sobbing
Teruah
Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel?
David Ben Gurion
What body of water lies to the west of Israel?
Mediterranean Sea
Also the name of a Justin Timberlake song, what household item gets covered in a house of mourning?
Mirrors
In addition to reading the Megillah and giving gifts, Purim requires this lesser-known mitzvah of charity to the needy.
Matanot la’evyonim
Who is the famous Jewish girl who wrote a diary during the Holocaust?
Anne Frank
Which empire ruled over the land of Israel for 400 years prior to World War I?
the Ottoman empire
What is the Shabbat after Tisha B’Av called?
Shabbat Nachamu
This word means "order" in Hebrew and is also the name of the special meal with lots of steps that we do on the first nights of Passover.
The Seder
Who is the Israeli woman who served as Prime Minister in the 1970s?
Golda Meir
What year was the Israeli declaration of Independence signed?
1948
How many mitzvot are there in the Torah?
613
This bitter herb, eaten at the Seder, reminds us of how tough and painful slavery in Egypt was.
Marror
Which Jewish scientist developed the theory of relativity?
Albert Einstein
Who was the first Israeli in space?
Ilan Ramon
On which day of creation did Hashem create the sun, moon, and stars?
Fourth Day
This Hebrew word means “return” and is all about saying sorry and making things right on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Teshuvah
Who was the Jewish queen who saved her people in Persia?
Queen Esther
What is the name of Israel’s parliament?
Knesset
If one was Tamei and was therefore unable to bring the Korbon Pesach at its proper time, when should they go to Yerushalim and bring the Korbon Pesach?
Pesach Sheini. 14 Iyar
The roof of a sukkah has to be made from stuff that grows from the ground and lets you see the stars—what’s it called?
Schach
Which Jewish baseball player famously refused to play on Yom Kippur?
Sandy Koufax
Which year was the Six Day War?
1967
Name 1 thing that was kept in or with the Aron HaKodesh.
1. A jar of Ma’an, 2. Ahron’s staff with the almond blossoms, 3. The flask of oil used for anointing, and 4. The chest that the Plishtim sent to Hashem as a gift after they captured the
Ahron and were subsequently struck down by a plague. The luchot broken and the second pair unbroken inside.
Unlike most Jewish holidays that involve festive meals, this one is a complete fast day with no food or drink.
Yom Kippur
Who is the Jewish Nobel Prize-winning author of Night, a Holocaust memoir?
Elie Wiesel
What is the lowest point on Earth?
Dead Sea
What is the name of the 39 categories of work prohibited on Shabbat?
Melachot
How many candles do we light IN TOTAL on Chanukkah(including the shamash)?
44
Who was the chief rabbi and spiritual leader of the Sephardic Jews in Israel, known for his wisdom and halachic rulings?
Rav Ovadia Yosef
What are the four holy cities of Israel?
Jerusalem, Chevron, Tzfat, Teveria.
Which empire destroyed the first Beit HaMikdash?
The Babylonians
This name of a holiday means “dedication” in Hebrew and refers to the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Chanukkah
What Jewish actress starred in Wonder Woman and served in the IDF?
Gal Gadot
What was the name of Hertzl’s plan for a Jewish state?
The Uganda Plan/Scheme
How many blessings are in the Shemoneh Esrei (Amidah) on a weekday?
19
This ancient Aramaic prayer, meaning “our father, our king,” is recited many times during the High Holidays.
Avinu Malkeinu
Who is the famous Jewish philosopher and Torah scholar who wrote the Mishneh Torah and Guide for the Perplexed?
Rambam (Maimonides)