Food
what is a smooth and creamy puree of cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tahini and an acid, typically lemon juice?
Hummus
What day marks the start of the Jewish Calendar?
Rosh Hashanah
What is the national anthem of Israel?
Hatikvah
Where does the name Israel originate from?
The Hebrew Bible
What is a type of street food made from seasoned meat (often lamb, beef, chicken, or turkey) that is cooked on a vertical rotisserie?
shawarma
What is the holiest day in the Jewish faith?
Yom Kippur
Who represented Israel in the 2024 Eurovision with their original song - Hurricane?
Eden Golan
When was the state of Israel established?
1948
What is a thin slice of meat that is breaded and deep-fried?
Schnitzel
What holiday celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?
Passover
What is the Israeli music instrument that is shaped like a horn?
A shofar
Who is the first prime minister of Israel?
David Ben Gurion
What is a dish consisting of poached eggs cooked in a flavorful sauce made from tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices?
Shakshuka
What holiday has 24 different spelling variations?
Hanukkah
This Israeli singer, famous for his emotional ballads, is best known for his hit song "Im Eshkachech" ("If I Forget You"), which he performed at the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest.
Diva
Who revived the Hebrew language?
Eliezer Ben Yehuda
What is a food typically made with phyllo dough (also known as filo pastry), which is layered and filled with a variety of ingredients, then baked or fried until crispy and golden?
bourekas
What Holiday is also called the Feast of Tabernacles?
Sukkot
This music style, originating in Eastern Europe, is famous for its lively tempos and uses instruments like the violin, clarinet, and accordion
What is Klezmer music?
Who was the first child to grow up speaking modern Hebrew?
Itamar Ben Aviv