Torah Stories
In the first story of the Torah, who convinced Eve to eat the forbidden fruit?
The snake
In most synagogues, what do we call the person that leads the services?
Rabbi or Cantor
What does the Arabic word Yalla mean?
Let's go!
On which holiday do we NOT eat bread?
Passover
What is the name of the popular soup that comes from the Jewish tradition? Hint: it involves something round inside of the soup.
Matzoh Ball Soup
What was the name of Eve's partner?
Adam
What is the name of holy scroll that Jewish people read out of and study every week?
Torah
In which city in Israel can we find the Hotel (Western Wall)?
Jerusalem
What is the name of the holiday during which Jewish people eat in a Sukkah?
Sukkot
what is the name of the head covering worn inside of a synagogue that some people also wear during daily life?
Kippah or Yarmulka
What did Cain do to his brother when he was jealous that only his offering was accepted?
He killed him.
What do we call the knotted fringes at the end of the Tallit?
Tzitzit
What is the name of the Israeli food that is made out of fried balls of chickpeas?
Falafel
What are the two foods traditionally eaten on Chanukah and why?
Latkes and Sufganiyot (Jelly donuts)-Fried in oil
What is the name of the helper candle used to light the other candles on Chanukah?
Shamash
What happens on the 7th day of the creation story? Hint: Jewish people do this today on the 7th day of the week.
Shabbat-Day of Rest!
What do Jewish adults NOT do on Yom Kippur?
Eat
What is painted on the doors of the storefronts in the Shuk in Jerusalem (when they are closed)?
Grafiti Art
On which Jewish holiday do we sing "Dayenu"
Passover
What is the name of the heroic army in the Chanukah story?
The Maccabees
What was Cain's response when he asked "Where is your brother Abel?" after he had killed him.
"Am I my brother's Keeper?"
Name at least two Jewish rituals/prayers that happen before Shabbat dinner on Friday nights
Candle Lighting, Kiddush (Wine or grape juice), hand-washing, Motzi (prayer over bread or challah)
Who is the current prime minister of Israel?
On which holiday, do Jewish people complete reading the Torah for the year and start again for the new year?
Simchat Torah
What is the plural form of Bar or Bat Mitzvah?
B'nai Mitzvah