Jewish Holidays
How do you say the word "head" in Hebrew?
Rosh
Who convinced Eve to eat from the tree of knowledge?
The snake!
What is the name of the small scroll that Jews put on the doorposts of their homes?
Mezuzah
What are the names of the chocolate coins used for playing dreidel?
Gelt
Who is the prime minister of Israel-Name/Nickname?
Benjamin (Bibi) Netanyahu
How do you say the word "day" in Hebrew?
Yom
Adam's Rib
What is the name of the ceremony that happens for teenagers at ages 12/13. Bonus points if you know what it is called for multiple people!
Bar-Mitzvah
Bat-Mitzvah
B'nai Mitzvah
What do Jews do with the green vegetable on passover?
They did it in salt water to represent the tears of slavery.
What does the expression "Ma nishma" mean?
How are you?
On which holiday do Jews do the ritual of Tashlich to cast away their sins?
Rosh Hashana
What happened on Day 7 of the creation story?
REST
Name at least 2 things that Jews do to celebrate Shabbat
Candle Lighting/Kiddush/Hand-washing/Hamotzi
Go to synagogue/pray
Refrain from using electricity
What are sufganiyot? When are they eaten and why?
Jelly donuts-Fried food eaten on Chanukah
In which year was the state of Israel established?
1948
What is a shofar made of?
A Ram's horn
What was Eve's punishment for eating from the tree of knowledge?
All women would forever have pain in childbirth
What do we call the prayerbook that is used in Judaism?
Siddur
What is the most common food eaten by Jews in America to break the fast after Yom Kippur?
Which languages are on all signs in Israel?
Hebrew, English, and Arabic
What color do rabbis and cantors often wear on the high holidays?
White-the color of purity
What did Cain do to Abel and why?
He killed him because only his sacrifice was accepted and he was jealous.
What does the world "Aliyah" mean when it comes to having a bar/bat-mitzvah?
"Going up"-being called up to the Torah
Where did the name "sabra" come from as the popular Hummus brand?
It comes from the word "Tzabar" which is a prickly pear cactus fruit. Israelis are often referred to as prickly on the outside and sweet on the inside.
Haifa is the ________ largest city in Israel.
Third