CATEGORY 1: JEWISH BASICS
This Hebrew word can mean hello, goodbye, and peace.
What is Shalom?
This sea borders Israel to the west.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
This street food is made primarily from chickpeas.
What is falafel
This animal is the fastest land mammal.
What is a cheetah
This holiday commemorates the Exodus from Egypt.
What is Passover
This day of the week is when Shabbat begins.
What is Friday?
This Mediterranean city is known as Israel’s startup hub.
What is Tel Aviv
These potato pancakes are traditionally eaten on Hanukkah.
What is Latkas
This planet currently has the most known moons.
What is Saturn
This holiday celebrates Queen Esther and includes costumes and megillah readings.
What is Purim?
. This Hebrew word means “thank you.”
What is Toda?
This communal settlement was an early form of Israeli living.
What is a Kibbutz?
This Israeli sandwich is made with eggplant.
What is sabich?
This Renaissance artist painted the Mona Lisa.
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
This holiday involves building and eating in a temporary outdoor hut.
What is sukkot
This ceremony marks a Jewish coming of age at 12 or 13
What is a Bar or Bat Mitzvah?
This slang term refers to a native-born Israeli.
What is a Sabra?
This country is credited with inventing pizza.
What is Italy?
World War II ended in this year.
What is 1945?
This Holocaust remembrance day includes ceremonies and moments of silence in Israel.
What is Yom HaShoah?
This prayer is traditionally recited in memory of the dead.
What is Kaddish
This southern city is Israel’s famous resort destination.
What is Eilat
What is a classic meat dish cooked all night on shabbat?
What is cholent or hamin?
There are this many continents on Earth.
What is 7?
This fast day mourns the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem.
What is Tisha B’Av?