Holidays
Which holiday is the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah
Who sings "The Chanukah Song"?
Adam Sandler
What are the two official languages of Israel?
Hebrew and Arabic
What is the traditional Jewish bread often eaten on the Shabbat?
Challah
What is the Hebrew word for "commandment"?
mitzvah
When do Jewish holidays begin?
Sundown
Who was the LA Dodger's pitcher who wouldn't pitch in a World Series game because it occurred on Yom Kippur, a Jewish holiday?
Sandy Koufax
The national anthem of Israel is "Hatikvah", which translates to:
The Hope
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
Chickpeas
In how many days, according to the Torah, did God create the world?
6
What is the name of the helper candle used to light the other candles on Hanukkah?
Shamash
This Nobel Prize laureate was a patent clerk before he was recognized for his breakout theory in physics.
Albert Einstein
What is the name of the currency used in Israel?
Shekel
What is the name of the popular Israeli snack best described as peanut butter Cheetos?
Bamba
Where is the oldest synagogue in the United States?
Touro Synagogue built in 1763 in Newport, Rhode Island
During which holiday do we eat and sleep in a hut?
Sukkot
Which Jewish-American comedian is famous for his roles in "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Seinfeld"?
Larry David
Where is the lowest point on earth?
The Dead Sea
Where was the bagel invented?
Poland
Who was the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice?
Louis Brandeis
Which holiday comes after we count the 49 days of the omer?
Shavuot
Who is the current NBA Commissioner?
Adam Silver
In what year did Israel become a country?
1948
What is the Yiddish word for matzo balls?
Kneidlach
How many commandments are found in the Torah?
613