History
The Jewish underground military organization was established in the 1930s. It played a significant role in defending Jewish settlements in Mandatory Palestine before becoming the core of Israel’s military today.
What is the IDF?
This dance, often performed in a circle at celebrations, is a popular Israeli folk dance.
What is the Hora?
This is Israel’s largest city by population, also known for its bustling nightlife and beaches.
What is Tel Aviv?
This Israeli city serves as the capital and is the location of the Knesset and the Prime Minister's office
What is Jerusalem?
This Israeli-founded instant messaging app, now widely used worldwide, was acquired by Facebook in 2014.
What is WhatsApp?
This conflict took place in 1967 and resulted in Israel gaining control over several territories, including East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.
What is the Six-Day War?
This fried Middle Eastern food is made of chickpeas and other vegetables and is eaten in pita as a popular food in Israel
What is falafel?
This desert region in the south covers more than half of Israel’s land area.
What is the Negev?
This is the name of Israel's parliament, responsible for legislative authority in the country.
What is the Knesset?
This son of King David is famous for his wisdom and is credited for constructing of the First Temple in Jerusalem.
Who is King Solomon?
The immigration of Jews from this North African country in the 1950s and 1960s marked a major demographic shift in Israel’s population.
What is Morocco?
These are the four primary religions in Israel
What is Judaism, Islam, Christianity, and Druze?
This iconic freshwater lake in Israel is the lowest freshwater lake on Earth.
What is the Sea of Galilee (or Lake Kinneret)?
These agreements were signed in the 1990s and aimed to achieve peace between Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organization. It was established with the intention of setting up future negotiations but was never followed through with.
What are the Oslo Accords?
This lush oasis and national park in the Judean Desert is known for waterfalls and natural pools.
What is Ein Gedi?
In 1973, this war took place over the holiest holiday in Judaism as a result of a joint attacl by Egypt and Syria.
What is the Yom Kippur War?
This Hebrew slang term is commonly used to express that something is 'cool,' 'great,' or 'no problem.' It’s versatile and can be used many situations.
What is "sababa"?
Located in the northern Galilee region, this area is known for its wineries and scenic landscapes.
What is the Golan Heights?
In 2005, this Prime Minister oversaw Israel’s unilateral disengagement from the Gaza Strip.
Who is Ariel Sharon?
Known for its multi-tiered gardens, this city is the world center for the Baha’i faith.
What is Haifa?
This Israeli Prime Minister, assassinated in 1995, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Oslo Accords.
Who is Yitzhak Rabin?
Observed the day before Independence Day, this is a national day of mourning to remember fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terrorism.
What is Yom HaZikaron?
This UNESCO World Heritage site is a city with Crusader-era architecture, located on Israel’s Mediterranean coast.
What is Acre (Akko)?
This agreement in 1979 marked the first peace treaty between Israel and an Arab country.
What is the Camp David Accords?
This family known as the Hasmoneans led a successful revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE, ultimately establishing an independent Jewish kingdom and rededicating the Second Temple, an event commemorated by the holiday of Hanukkah.
Who are the Maccabees?