Hebrew Language
How many letters in the Hebrew alphabet?
22
During which Jewish holiday is the Book of Esther traditionally read?
Purim
Which Israeli city is known as the "Start-Up Nation" due to its high concentration of tech companies and startups?
Tel Aviv
Which Jewish physicist is famous for developing the theory of relativity?
Albert Einstein
On which side of the door do we hang a Mezuzah?
On the right side (when entering).
In Hebrew, how is the number 18 traditionally significant?
The number 18 is significant because it corresponds to the Hebrew word "Chai" (חי), meaning "life."
Which holiday is celebrated as a 2-day holiday even in Israel?
Rosh Hashana
Which body of water, located in Israel, is the lowest point on Earth?
The Dead Sea
Which Jewish woman was the first female justice appointed to the United States Supreme Court?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
How can one know if a food item in the supermarket is Kosher?
It needs to have a Kosher symbol (OU, OK, Star-K, or similar)
Identify the Hebrew prefix "ה"
The prefix "ה" means "the"
On which holiday is it customary to dress in white or to wear a "kittel" - a white robe?
Yom Kippur
Who was the first female Prime Minister of Israel?
Golda Meir
Which Jewish theologian and scholar won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986 for his work on human rights and the Holocaust?
Elie Wiesel
How many minutes before sunset on Friday do Jewish women light Shabbat candles?
18 minutes before sunset (at least)
What is the Hebrew term for the "vowels" - the dots used to indicate pronunciation of Hebrew writing?
Nikkud (נִיקוּד)
What is the name of the special Shabbat that occurs before Passover?
Shabbat HaGadol "The Great Shabbat"
Which famous Jewish leader was not allowed to enter Israel (by G-d) despite repeated requests?
Moshe/Moses
Which Jewish scientist is credited with developing the polio vaccine in the 1950s?
Jonas Salk
Which Mitzvah is wrapped near one's head and one's heart to remind us to serve G-d with our intellect as well as our emotions?
Tefillin
Which famous Hebrew poet is credited with helping to revive Hebrew as a modern spoken language in the late 19th century?
Eliezer Ben-Yehuda (אֵלִיעֶזֶר בֶּן־יְהוּדָה)
Which Jewish holiday is also known as "Chag HaAsif" or the "Feast of Ingathering"?
Sukkot
What are the 7 species that the land of Israel is blessed with? (Hint- we try to eat them all on Tu Bishvat)
Wheat, Barley, Grapes, Figs, Pomegranate, Olives, Dates
Which Jewish philosopher and rabbi is considered one of the most important figures in Jewish history, known for his works on Jewish law and ethics, particularly "The Guide for the Perplexed"?
Maimonides (also known as Rambam)
According to Jewish law, how much charity is one required to give on a regular basis?
10% of one's earnings