Land
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
From which side (direction) do you write and read in Hebrew?
From right to left
What is appears on the symbol of the State of Israel?
Menorah with 7 reeds and olive branches
What are the colors of the Israeli flag?
Blue and white
How old is the state of Israel this year (2026)?
78
What is the southernmost city in Israel?
Eilat
What is the Hebrew word for "hebrew"?
IVRIT
What colors are on the national emblem?
Gold and blue
What symbol appears on the flag of Israel?
Star of David
What is the name of the national anthem of the State of Israel?
Hatikvah
What sea borders Israel to the west?
Mediterranean sea
Who revived the Hebrew language into a modern spoken language?
Eliezer Ben Yehuda?
How many branches does the menorah in the emblem have?
Seven
Why is the Israeli flag blue and white?
these are the colors of the tallit
What do the initials IDF stand for?
Israel Defense Forces
What is the lowest place in Israel and in fact in the whole world?
The Dead Sea
What are the two official languages in Israel?
Hebrew and Arabic
What plant appears on both sides of the menorah in the emblem?
Olive branches
Where else can you see the symbol of the Star of David? (give 3 example)
Synagogues, kippah, menorahs
Who wrote the words of the national anthem of the State of Israel?
Naftali Hertz Imber
Who are Israel's four neighbors?
Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt
What common language did the Jews from eastern Europe speak before Hebrew was revived as a modern spoken language?
Yiddish
What do the olive branches symbolize in the symbol?
Lighting the menorah and peace
A "7 star flag" was proposed before the current flag was decided on. Whose ideas was it, and what does it symbolize?
The seven-star flag was proposed by Herzl as the state flag. The seven stars symbolize seven hours of work a day because Herzl emphasized work as a supreme value.
In what year was the State of Israel established?
1948