Israel
Jewish Holidays
Hebrew Basics
Shabbat
Jewish History
100

What colors are on the Israeli flag?

Blue and white

100

On what holiday do we light a menorah?

Hanukkah

100

What language is in the Torah?

Hebrew

100

What days of the week is Shabbat?

Friday night to Saturday

100

What is the name of the symbol on the Israeli flag?

The star of David

200

What is the capital of Israel?

Jerusalem

200

What holiday is the Jewish New Year?

Rosh Hashanah

200

What direction do we read Hebrew in?

Right to left

200

What bread do we eat on Shabbat?

Challah

200

What is a synagogue?

A place of Jewish worship

300

What language is spoken in Israel?

Hebrew

300

What holiday is in the spring?

Passover

300

What does "shalom" mean?

Hello, goodbye, or peace

300
Is Shabbat a day of work or rest?

Rest

300

How many commandments did Moses receive on Mount Sinai?

10 commandments

400

What continent is Israel in?

Asia

400

What holiday do people wear costumes on?

Purim

400

What is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet?

Aleph

400

When do we light Shabbat candles?

Before sunset on Friday

400

Who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?

Moses

500

What is the name of the famous wall in Israel?

Western Wall

500

What holiday do we fast on?

Yom Kippur

500

How many letters are in the Hebrew alphabet?

22 letters

500

What is the name of the prayer said on Shabbat?

Amidah

500

What is the current year in the Hebrew calendar? 

5786