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This is Israel’s capital city.
What is Jerusalem?
A popular chickpea-based street food.
What is falafel?
The year Israel declared independence.
What is 1948?
The holiday celebrating Israel’s independence.
What is Yom Ha’atzmaut?
The Hebrew word for “hello” or “peace.”
What is Shalom?
The lowest point on Earth where you can float effortlessly.
What is the dead sea?
A creamy spread made from sesame paste.
What is hummus?
The leader who became Israel’s first Prime Minister.
Who is David Ben-Gurion?
The Jewish festival of lights.
What is Hanukkah?
The Hebrew word for “thank you.”
What is Toda?
This city is known for its nightlife and beaches.
What is Tel Aviv?
Sweet, flaky pastries often filled with chocolate or jam.
What is rugelach?
The war fought in 1967, in which Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza, Sinai, and Golan Heights.
What is the Six-Day War?
A solemn day of mourning for the destruction of the Temples.
What is Tisha B’Av?
Israeli slang meaning “cool” or “awesome.”
What is sababa?
An ancient fortress and UNESCO World Heritage site in the desert.
What is Masada?
A crunchy, peanut-flavored snack loved by kids in Israel.
What is Bamba?
The peace agreement signed between Israel and Egypt in 1979.
What is the Camp David Accords?
The holiday celebrating the Jewish new year.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
The Hebrew word for “day” or “holiday.”
What is Yom?
The northernmost city of Israel, famous for its gardens and port.
What is Haifa?
A grilled meat sandwich wrapped in pita, often served with tahini.
What is shawarma?
The ancient fortress in the desert where Jewish rebels made their last stand against the Romans.
What is Masada?
A holiday that commemorates the Exodus from Egypt with a traditional Seder meal
What is Passover (Pesach)?
A common greeting meaning “good morning.”
What is Boker Tov?