Israeli Zangwill
(Tennyson)
Eliezer Ben Yehuda
(Oliver)
Rabbi Yehuda Ben Shlomo Alkalai
(Kira)
Rabbi Yehuda Ben Shlomo Alkalai
(Kira)
100

On which country was he born?

England, UK, Europe

100

How did Ben Yehuda's work impact the Jewish community in Palestine and beyond?

His work strengthened Jewish identity and provided a common language in Palestine.

100

Where is Rabbi Yehuda Ben Shlomo Alkalai from?

Rabbi Alkalai was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia,

100

What challenges did Rabbi Alkalai face in advocating for Jewish return to Israel?

He faced opposition from traditionalists who believed in a passive waiting for the Messiah, as well as challenges in garnering support for his ideas

200

In 1905 Zangwill delivered a famous speech where he discussed his vision of creating a Jewish homeland in Palestine while recognizing the challenges of finding a suitable location for settlement. 

What was the name of this speech?

What is the The Return to Palestine

200

What challenges did Eliezer Ben Yehuda face in his mission to revive Hebrew as a spoken language?

Challenges included opposition from traditionalists and coining new words.

200

What year was Rabbi Yehuda Ben Shlomo Alkalai born in?

179

200

How did Rabbi Alkalai's ideas affect later Zionist leaders and the movement?

His ideas influenced later Zionist leaders like Theodor Herzl and contributed to the development of the Zionist movement.

300

In 1902 Zangwill became a member of what?

 What is the English Zionist Federation

300

How did Ben Yehuda's efforts to modernize Hebrew influence the formation of the State of Israel in 1948?

His work influenced the choice of Hebrew as Israel's official language.

300

What is Rabbi Yehuda Ben Shlomo Alkalai famous for?

Rabbi Yehuda ben Shlomo Alkalai was a famous Sephardic rabbi known for advocating Jewish return to the Land of Israel in the 19th century.

300

How did Rabbi Alkalai's ideas differ from other Jewish thinkers of his time?

His ideas differed from other Jewish thinkers in his active promotion of Jews returning to Israel rather than waiting for divine intervention.

400

In what year was he born?

And for 100 extra points, what year did he die?

Born: 1864

Died: 1926

400

What was Eliezer Ben Yehuda's legacy, and how is he remembered today?

He's remembered as a key figure in the Hebrew language revival.

400

Where did Rabbi Yehuda ben shlomo alkali die?

Israel

400

Did Rabbi Alkalai interact with other important Jewish figures?

Rabbi Alkalai interacted with prominent Jewish figures and corresponded with them, including Sir Moses Montefiore.

500

When did he propose the ideology of territorialism - where they had to look elsewhere of Palestine to find a Jewish Homeland?

When is 1906?

500

Can you describe any controversies or criticisms surrounding Eliezer Ben Yehuda's work and influence?

Critics raised concerns about linguistic purity and its impact on traditional practices.

500

What is Rabbi Alkalai's legacy in modern Jewish history and the State of Israel's founding?

Rabbi Yehuda ben Shlomo Alkalai's legacy lies in his early advocacy for Jewish return to Israel, which played a role in the eventual establishment of the State of Israel in 1948.

500

Did Rabbi Alkalai change his name?

No