History
Who was the first Israeli Prime Minister?
David Ben-Gurion
What is the capital city of Israel?
Jerusalem
What are the three main blessings you say on Shabbat & in which order are they traditionally recited?
Candles, Wine, Challah
What are the colours of the Israel flag?
Blue and white
What food is Israel most known for?
Falafel
When did Israel gain Independence?
(Bonus 50 points for the date)
1948
(14th May)
What continent is Israel part of?
Asia
On what mountain did the jews receive the 10 commandments?
Mt Sinai
How do you say “Whats up?” in Hebrew?
Ma kore / Ma nishma
What fruit/vegetable did Israel create?
Cherry tomato
Who founded Zionism?
Theodore Herzl
What is the lowest point on land?
The Dead Sea
How many mitzvot are there?
613
Name the two most famous Shuks (markets) in Israel.
Machne Yehuda and Shuk HaCarmel
Why do we eat Matzah on Pesach?
Because when they were fleeing Egypt they didn't have time to let the dough rise.
Who was the Israeli Prime Minister who was assassinated in 1995?
Yizhak Rabin
On what mountain do Israelis go to ski/snowboard in Israel?
Mt Hermon
Who were Moshe’s siblings?
Aaron & Miriam
How many times has Israel won Eurovision?
Bonus 50 points if you can name a song other than Toy
4
Aba ni bi, Hallelujah, Diva
What is this food?
Jachnun
Who were the countries Israel fought in the War of Independence?
Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Iraq
How many Israels could fit in Australia? (+/- 10)
353 (so between 343 and 363)
How many tribes of Israel are there and name three?
12
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph (Ephrayim, Menashe), and Benjamin
What is a kibbutz?
Kibbutz is what a form of a communal farm, formed by socialists. the people live together, share everything, are not paid. No private property, a lot of freedom.
What makes a fish kosher?
Scales and fins