Geography
Name 2 countries that border Israel
Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt
Where did Moses grow up?
Egypt
What day of the week is the Jewish holy day?
Saturday, Shabbat
What year was the Exodus?
1280 BCE
Name 1 Jewish symbol
Star of David, mezzuzah, Menorah
How many times saltier is the Dead Sea than the ocean?
8
What is Moses well-known for?
Freeing the Israelites from Egypt, parting the Red Sea, being the voice of God
What is the name of the diet that many Jewish people follow?
Kosher
How long did it take the Israelites to return back to Canaan after leaving Egypt?
40 years
What do Jewish people believe about the Messiah?
He has yet to come
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
What book did God send to Moses?
The Torah, the first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible
Name the 3 denominations of Judaism
Orthodox, Reform, Conservative
What year did the United Nations split the land into Israel and Palestine?
1948
How many commandments are in the Torah?
63