Songs
This Jewish folk song, whose name means "Let’s Rejoice," is often performed at festive events.
What is "Hava Nagila"?
This Hebrew word, meaning "cool" or "great," is commonly used in Israeli slang.
What is "Sababa"?
This Israeli TV series about undercover agents in the Middle East became an international success on Netflix.
What is "Fauda"?
This term refers to Israeli-style barbecue, often featuring skewered meats and grilled vegetables.
What is "Al HaEsh”?
This Israeli basketball club, known for its dominance in European competitions, has won multiple EuroLeague championships.
What is Maccabi Tel Aviv?
This Israeli singer won the 1978 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "A-Ba-Ni-Bi."
Who is Izhar Cohen?
This Hebrew slang term, derived from Arabic, means "awesome" or "excellent."
What is "Achla"?
This 1973 Israeli film, starring Yehoram Gaon, tells the story of a Moroccan immigrant in Jaffa struggling with love and cultural tensions.
What is "Kazablan"?
This Middle Eastern dessert, popular in Israel, consists of shredded phyllo dough soaked in syrup and layered with cheese, often made with Nabulsi or goat cheese.
What is Knafeh?
This Israeli NBA player was drafted 9th overall by the Washington Wizards in 2020.
Who is Deni Avdija?
This Israeli band, formed in the 1970s, is known for songs like "Natati La Chayai" and "Yo Ya."
What is "Kaveret"?
This affectionate Hebrew term translates to "darling" or "sweetheart."
What is "Kapara"?
This Israeli children's TV show, based on a popular book series, follows the adventures of a mischievous monkey who causes chaos in a suburban family’s home.
What is "Kofiko"?
This Israeli dairy pudding snack, introduced in 1979, is known for its chocolate flavor and whipped cream topping.
What is Milky?
This Israeli soccer player is the all-time leading goal scorer for the national team.
Who is Eran Zahavi?
This Israeli singer won the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Diva."
Who is Dana International?
This Hebrew phrase is used to describe something extremely cool or impressive.
What is "Sof HaDerech"?
This Israeli reality singing competition has launched the careers of many famous Israeli singers.
What is "Kochav Nolad" ("A Star Is Born")?
These Israeli snack crackers, shaped like teddy bears, are popular among children.
What are Dubonim?
This Israeli judoka won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the first Israeli woman to win an Olympic medal in judo.
Who is Yarden Gerbi?
This Israeli singer, known as "The King," was one of the leading artists of Mizrahi music in Israel.
Who is Zohar Argov?
This Hebrew phrase is used to describe something that went terribly wrong or is of poor quality.
What is "Al HaPanim"?
This popular Israeli sitcom follows the daily lives of employees at a small supermarket.
What is "Kupa Rashit" (Checkout)?
Due to food rationing in the early years of the state, ben gurion invented a substitute for rice out of toasted pasta, which later became a beloved dish.
What is Ben-Gurion rice (the earlier name of ptitim!)?
At the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, Israel participated for the first time, but this Israeli athlete was the first to ever win an Olympic gold medal decades later.
Who is Gal Fridman? (Gold in windsurfing, 2004 Athens Olympics)