Fun Facts
Is Haifa mentioned in the Talmud?
Yes
Yes
What region of Israel is Haifa located?
North
Which religion was founded and has its base in Haifa?
Bahai
Name the Elite Unit that has its base in Haifa
Shayetet 13
Name an American City that is known as a “Twin City” of Haifa (There are multiple)
San Francisco, Ft. Lauderdale
What was the name of the boat that Haganah to smuggle in immigrants?
Af Al Pi Chen
What mountain leads into Haifa?
Mount Carmel
What percentage of Haifa is Christians?
14%
DOUBLE JEPORDY. Who liberated Haifa during the First World War?
British Indian Army.
On 23 September 1918, during the final year of World War I, Indian soldiers played a decisive role in the Battle of Haita. the soldiers carried out an attack that allowed the British forces to capture Haifa from the Ottoman army. As they did so, they also ended up ensuring the safety of 'Abdu'l-Baha.
haifa refines the majority of israel’s ____?
oil
After Israel took control of Haifa, there were 50,000 Arabs living there. How many decided to stay after Israel took control?
3,000
What’s the sea that borders Haifa?
The Mediterranean
What are the five main religions that coexists in Haifa?
Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Druze, and Bahai
When was the Israeli Navy established in Haifa?
1947.
The [Haifa] Port Company -- a special company of the Palmach's 4th Battalion, commanded by the Palyamnik Yochai Ben-Nun, that was established at the end of 1947 to protect the Jewish interests in the port and the port's civilian Jewish workers from Arab attacks
What mode of transportation is unique to Haifa?
Subway !!
When was the deep water port in Haifa developed under the British Mandate created?
1933
Name the kibbutz closest to Haifa
Yagur
What percentage of the Jews in Haifa are Haredi?
2.9%
How many world powers have ruled in Haifa?
12
1/4 of immigrants in Haifa are from where?
Soviet Union
a museum in Haifa contains the tomb of the founder of a religion (hint; religion specific to haifa)
Abd Al-Bahai or bahai faith
What University is on Mount Carmel in Haifa?
Israel Insitute of Technion
How many Christian Denominations exist in Haifa. Name one for an extra 100 points.
1) 6
2) the Melkite Greek Catholic, followed by Greek Orthodox, Latin Catholics, Maronites, Armenian Orthodox, and Protestants.
How many Indians died in the Battle of Haifa (1918)
8 Indians