Israeli Food
Michael Solomonov
SJR Lore
Hebrew Holidays
Name that Story
100

This popular chickpea spread is eaten with pita and veggies across Israel.

hummus

100

Michael Solomonov is best known for cooking food from this country

Israel

100

What AZA chapter won Tournies 2025?

Marlcrest

100

The Jewish New Year, marked by eating apples and honey

Rosh Hashanah

100

This story includes the iconic song "Frogs here, frogs there! Frogs are jumping everywhere!"

Passover

200

Deep-fried chickpea balls, often stuffed into pita with salad and tahini

falafel

200

Solomonov's Philadelphia restaurant, named after the Hebrew word for "gold."

Zahav

200

Who were the last 3 chapel godols?

Max Rifikin, Jack Dubin, Bennet Gersh

200

This holiday involves fasting and asking for forgiveness

Yom Kippur

200

A man builds a massive boat to survive a great flood

Noah's Ark

300

This egg dish cooked in a spicy tomato sauce is a favorite Israeli breakfast

shakshuka

300

Michael Solomonov’s brother died while serving in this military

the IDF

300

How many times has Jacob Berr been on Chapter Board?

4 Times

300

During Passover, Jews avoid this common food group

leavened bread or chametz

300

A brave queen hides her Jewish identity to save her people

Esther or Purim

400

This grain, commonly used in Israeli couscous, is larger and rounder than traditional couscous

ptitim

400

This fast-casual hummus restaurant is one of Solomonov’s spinoff concepts

Dizengoff

400

How many delegates did SJR have at IC 2025?

65

400

This joyful holiday, often called the "Jewish Halloween," celebrates Queen Esther's victory

Purim

400

Betrayed by his jealous brothers, this dreamer rises to power in Egypt

Joseph

500

This beloved sesame seed snack is sweet, crumbly, and often found at Israeli markets

halva

500

Solomonov co-wrote a second cookbook that focuses on these two essentials of Israeli cuisine: bread and this condiment

pita and tahini

500

What is Ryan Stooplers and Aaron Mirowitz's middle Names?

Adam and Noah

500

On this lesser-known holiday in the spring, Jews celebrate trees and nature

Tu BiShvat

500

A talking donkey helps this prophet see an angel blocking his path, warning him not to curse the Israelites

Balaam and his donkey