Jewish Holidays and Traditions
The Jewish holiday that celebrates the New Year
What is Rosh Hashanah?
This Hebrew word means "hello" and also "peace."
What is שלום / Shalom?
This Israeli actress plays Wonder Woman in Hollywood movies.
Who is Gal Gadot?
In Israeli slang, this word means "cool" or "great"
What is sababa?
This holiday is known as the "birthday of the trees" and is celebrated by planting trees and eating fruits.
What is Tu Bishvat?
This holiday is celebrated by lighting candles for eight nights.
What is Hanukkah?
This Hebrew word, is used to say "thank you."
What is Toda?
This Eurovision-winning Israeli song starts with the line "I'm not your toy."
What is "Toy" by Netta Barzilai?
This slang word is used when someone wants you to hurry up or move.
What is Yalla?
On this day, you will find Israeli streets almost empty — except for kids riding bicycles.
What is Yom Kippur?
This special bread is traditionally eaten on Shabbat.
What is challah?
This is the Hebrew word for "water."
What is Mayim?
This Israeli TV series was remade or streamed for American audiences.
What is Fauda / Hostages / Shtisel? — Accept any.
Borrowed from English, this slang word means "relax" or "take it easy."
What is Chill?
In Tel Aviv, people love to hang out at this famous place that combines pizza, beer, and music.
What is Teder?
During this holiday, jews are forbidden to eat bread.
What is Passover / Pesach?
This word means "book" in Hebrew.
What is sefer?
This pop star represented Israel in Eurovision and is a huge celebrity among Israeli youth.
Who is Noa Kirel?
This word, is used to say something is "awesome" or "really good."
What is Achla?
This story appears first in the Torah, describing the creation of the world in six days.
What is the story of Creation / בראשית?
During this holiday, people build a sukkah and eat inside it.
What is Sukkot?
This sweet treat, is the Hebrew word for "cake."
What is ugah?
This Israeli party/event became a global phenomenon, like Burning Man.
What is Midburn?
Despite literally meaning "a waste of time," this phrase actually means something is amazingly good.
What is חבל על הזמן / chaval al hazman?
As of this year (2025), this is how many years old the State of Israel is.
What is 77 years?