Land
What US State is similar in size to Israel
New Jersey
True or False: A majority of the people living in Israel are Jewish
True
When was the state of Israel established?
1948
What is this classic Israeli food?
Falafel
What is the Israeli National Anthem called?
Hatikvah
The Western Wall / Kotel is found in which Israeli City?
Jerusalem
What other religions consider Jerusalem to be a holy site?
Christians and Muslims
What are the two offical Languages in Israel
Hebrew and Arabic
What is this classic Israeli dip made from?
Chickpeas
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
If you go to the beach in Tel Aviv what body of water are you swimming in?
Mediterranean Sea
What age do Israelis enter the military?
18
Who was the founder and first prime minister of Israel
David Ben-Gurion
What is this popular Israeli dish?
Shashuka
What is Israeli Independence Day called?
Yom Ha’atzmaut
What body of water borders Israel, is the lowest place on earth, is the worlds saltiest body of water, has no animal life in it and people can float in it?
The Dead Sea
Who is Israels Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel is known as the state of ______ and _______
Milk and Honey
What is this super delicious and very common dish found in Israel?
Shnitzel
Israel is the only country to have more ______ than it did 50 years ago!
Trees
What is the largest desert
Negev
How many seats/members are in Israel's Knesset (legislative branch of government)
120
Who was Israels first female prime minister?
Golda Meir (1969-1974)
What is Israeli salad made out of?
Chopped tomatos, onions, and cucumbers
How many Olympic medals has Israel won?
13 (3 gold, 1 silver, bronze)