Origins
It was the year the modern State of Israel was founded.
What is 1948?
This creamy chickpea dish is one of Israel’s most famous foods.
What is hummus?
Israel has won this international singing competition four times.
What is Eurovision?
This is the primary religion practiced in Israel.
What is Judaism?
This city is the capital of Israel.
What is Jerusalem?
This tragic global event led to massive Jewish immigration before Israel was established.
What is the Holocaust?
These fried chickpea balls are often served in pita as a street food staple.
What is falafel?
She won Eurovision in 2018 with the hit song “Toy.”
Who is Neta Barzilai?
This weekly day of rest begins at sundown on Friday.
What is Shabbat?
This salty body of water allows people to float effortlessly.
What is the Dead Sea?
They were the earliest ancient people tied to the land of Israel.
Who are the Israelites?
This popular breakfast features eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce.
What is shakshuka?
This traditional Israeli dance is performed in a circle at celebrations.
What is the Hora?
This city is holy to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
What is Jerusalem?
This Israeli city is famous for its beaches, nightlife, and modern architecture.
What is Tel Aviv?
This 1917 document supported creating a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
What is the Balfour Declaration?
This salty cheese—called “Bulgarit” in Israel—is used in salads and pastries.
What is feta?
He is one of Israel’s biggest pop stars, known for hits like “Tel Aviv” and for blending Mizrahi and modern pop styles.
Who is Omer Adam?
This major Jewish holiday celebrates freedom from slavery in Egypt.
What is Passover?
This self-defense system, developed in Israel, is now practiced worldwide.
What is Krav Maga?
This Jewish paramilitary group defended settlements prior to Israel’s statehood.
What is the Haganah?
This layered pastry with honey and nuts is a beloved Middle Eastern dessert.
What is baklava?
This genre—popularized by artists like Eyal Golan, Sarit Hadad, and Omer Adam—blends Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and North African sounds.
What is Mizrahi music?
This sacred wall in Jerusalem is one of the holiest prayer sites for Jews.
What is the Western Wall (The Kotel)?
Israel invented a special variety of this tiny red fruit that became famous worldwide for its sweetness and long shelf life.
What is the cherry tomato?