Israeli Food
History of Israel
Israeli Slang
Geography of Israel
Israeli Songs
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What are falafel balls made from?
Chickpeas
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In what year was the State of Israel established?
1948
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What does the slang word “Sababa” mean?
סַבַּבָּה
Cool / Great / Awesome
Example: “We’re going to the beach later.” – “Sababa!”
100
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
100
This is Israel’s national anthem, and it talks about hope and the Jewish soul. What is the name of the song?
Hatikvah
200
What is the name of the flat bread used for falafel or shawarma?
Pita
200
Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel?
David Ben-Gurion
200
What does “Yalla” mean? יַאלְלָה
Let’s go / Hurry up
Example: “Yalla, we’re going to be late for class!”
200
Which sea is west of Israel?
The Mediterranean Sea
200
This popular Hebrew birthday song is sung at celebrations instead of “Happy Birthday.” What is the name of the song?
Hayom Yom Huledet
הַיּוֹם יוֹם הֻלֶּדֶת
300
What is the name of the dish made from mashed chickpeas with tahini and olive oil?
Hummus
300
What is the name of the war when Israel was established?
The War of Independence
300
What does “Achla” mean?
אַחְלָה
Great / Excellent
Example: “Your project is achla!”
300
Which sea is famous because people can float easily in it?
The Dead Sea
300
This popular Israeli song says that King David is “alive and exists.” What is the name of the song?
David Melech Yisrael
400
This popular Israeli street food is made of grilled meat, usually served in pita with vegetables and sauces. What is it called?
Shawarma
400
On what Hebrew date was the State of Israel established?
The 5th of Iyar (ה׳ באייר)
400
What does “Stam” mean?
סְתָם
Just kidding / For no reason
Example: “I ate your snack… stam! I’m joking!”
400
What is the name of the large desert in southern Israel?
The Negev Desert
400
This peaceful prayer-song asks for peace, goodness, and blessing. What is the name of the song?
Sim Shalom שִׂים שָׁלוֹם
500
This popular Israeli breakfast dish is made of eggs cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. What is its name?
Shakshuka
500
Who built the First Temple in Jerusalem?
King Solomon
500
If someone says “Chaval al hazman,” what do they mean?
חֲבָל עַל הַזְּמַן
It’s amazing / So worth it
Example: “That pizza was chaval al hazman!”
500
What is the main river in Israel?
The Jordan River
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This song is often the last one sung in synagogue on Shabbat and talks about eternity and the King of the universe. What is its name?
Adon Olam