FOOD
This beige dip made from chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and lemon is a staple in Israeli meals.
What is hummus?
This ancient fortress on the edge of the Judean Desert is the site of the famous battle during the first century CE.
Masada
This Israeli holiday, celebrated on the 5th of Iyar, marks the founding of the State of Israel in 1948.
What is Yom Ha'atzmaut?
This Israeli action-drama series follows an undercover counterterrorism unit and gained global popularity on Netflix.
What is Fauda?
This is the most popular sport in Israel, with teams like Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Tel Aviv competing in national leagues.
What is soccer (/football)?
This popular street food consists of deep-fried chickpea balls served in a pita with tahini and salad.
What is falafel?
This landmark is the lowest city on earth. It also borders Jordan.
Dead Sea
At Israeli weddings, this symbolic act, usually performed by the groom, involves breaking this item to symbolize the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple.
What is a glass?
This Israeli singer-songwriter gained fame with hits like “Shnei Meshugaim” and “Tel Aviv”.
Who is Omer Adam?
One of Israel’s biggest running events, this annual race through the country’s capital attracts thousands of participants from around the world.
What is the Jerusalem Marathon?
A sweet, flaky dessert made from layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and honey, also found in Middle Eastern cuisine.
What is Baklava?
The Bahai Gardens are located in this northern Israeli city.
Haifa
This traditional Israeli folk dance involves holding hands and dancing in a circle, and is commonly performed at weddings and celebrations.
What is the Hora?
Before becoming Wonder Woman, this Israeli actress won Miss Israel 2004.
Who is Gal Gadot?
This Israeli NBA player, drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2020, became the first Israeli lottery pick in NBA history.
Who is Deni Avdija?
Known for its savory filling, this Israeli pastry is made from dough and is filled with cheese or potatoes.
What is bourekas?
This ancient port city is a UNESCO world heritage site, and it features Roman ruins.
Caesarea
Many Israelis, especially on Thursday and Friday, visit these bustling places to buy fresh produce, spices, and treats.
What are shuks (markets)?
This Israeli drama about an ultra-Orthodox Jewish family in Jerusalem became an international success.
What is Shtisel?
Israelis are passionate about this Olympic sport, with many beaches hosting competitions and athletes competing internationally.
What is surfing?
This popular Israeli snack consists of a hard-boiled egg, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives, often accompanied by pita bread.
What is sabich?
Located in the Golan Heights, this historical site was once a military stronghold and now serves as a popular tourist attraction.
Har Bental
Before beginning their mandatory military service, many young Israelis celebrate with this type of gathering with friends and family.
What is a “mesibat gius” or enlistment party?
This Israeli singer won the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest with the song ‘Toy’.
Who is Netta Barzilai?
This Israeli football (soccer) team made history by qualifying for the UEFA Champions League group stage in 2002, a first for any Israeli club.
What is Maccabi Haifa?