Holiday's
What do we celebrate on Hanukkah that lasted for 8 days?
The oil in the menorah that burned for 8 days.
What does the shamash candle do?
The shamash candle is used to light the other candles on the menorah during Hanukkah.
What is the name of the Jewish book that is read from in synagogue?
The Torah
On what holiday do we eat Hamentashens?
Purim
Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob, Rachel and Leah, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, etc
What holiday do we eat outside in a "hut" on?
Sukkot
What is the name of the holiday where we ask for forgiveness?
What do we wave on Sukkot?
Lulav and Etrog
What is the "bread" we eat on Passover?
Matzah
What is the Hebrew word for peace?, hi, and bye?
Shalom
What is the name of the Jewish holiday that celebrates the Exodus from Egypt?
Passover
What is the name of the special meal eaten during the Passover Seder?
The Seder meal
What's the traditional Jewish head covering called?
Kippa or yarmulke
Name two foods on the seder plate
What is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet?
Aleph
Which queen saved the Jewish people that we celebrate on Purim?
Queen Esther
Who were the Maccabees?
The Maccabees were a group of Jewish fighters who won a battle to keep their faith and that we commemorate on Hanukkah
What do we put on the doorpost of a Jewish home to remind us of God's presence?
Why do we dip apples in honey on Rosh Hashanah?
We dip apples in honey on Rosh Hashanah to wish for a sweet new year
What is the capital city of Israel?
Jerusalem
What foods are eaten on Tu B'Shvat?
Fruits, especially those that grow in Israel, like figs, dates, pomegranates, and grapes.
What is the name of the special prayer said over wine to begin Shabbat?
Kiddush
What animal do we get the Shofar from?
A ram's horn
What food is often eaten at the Seder to symbolize the sweetness of freedom?
Charoset
What is the Hebrew word for "life" and 18?
Chai