Biblical
This biblical figure parted the Red Sea, leading the Israelites out of Egypt.
Who is Moses?
This comedian and actor, known for his roles in Grown Ups and Happy Gilmore, is also the creator of the viral holiday song The Chanukah Song.
Who is Adam Sandler?
Mensch
What is honorable man?
This holiday, known as the "Festival of Lights," celebrates the miracle of oil that lasted eight days in the ancient Temple.
What is Hanukkah?
This round, fried food is traditionally eaten during Hanukkah to symbolize the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight days.
What are latkes (potato pancakes)?
The first book of the Bible, which tells the story of creation and the patriarchs, is named after this event.
What is Genesis?
This comedian and creator of Seinfeld also starred in the hit show Curb Your Enthusiasm, where he plays a fictionalized version of himself.
Who is Larry David?
Schlep
What is carry/travel with difficulty?
This solemn holiday, which begins with a fast, is observed to atone for the sins of the previous year and some say it is the holiest day in Judaism.
What is Yom Kippur?
This sweet, braided bread is often eaten on Shabbat and other Jewish holidays.
What is challah?
This king of Israel is known for his wisdom, building the First Temple in Jerusalem, and authoring many Proverbs.
Who is King Solomon?
This comedian is known for his iconic sitcom and his web series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.
Who is Jerry Seinfeld?
Shvitz
What is to sweat?
This week-long holiday marks the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, during which Jews avoid leavened bread and eat matzah.
What is Passover (Pesach)?
This unleavened bread is eaten during Passover to commemorate the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt, not having time to let their bread rise.
What is matzah (or matzo)?
The Ten Commandments were given to Moses on this mountain.
What is Mount Sinai?
This director, known for classics like Schindler’s List, E.T., and Jaws, is one of the most influential filmmakers in Hollywood history.
Who is Steven Spielberg?
Mispucha
What is Family or "like family"?
This holiday, which involves the reading of the Book of Esther, celebrates the defeat of Haman's plot to destroy the Jewish people in ancient Persia.
What is Purim?
This classic Jewish dish, often served during Passover and Shabbat, features matzah meal mixed with eggs and broth.
What is matzah ball soup?
This prophet, swallowed by a great fish, spent three days in its belly before being spit out onto dry land.
Who is Jonah?
This Israeli actress served in the Israeli Defense Forces before embarking on her Hollywood career.
Who is Gal Gadot?
Kvell
What is to have pride in someone?
This joyful holiday marks the completion of the annual cycle of Torah readings, with celebrations that include dancing and singing with Torah scrolls in synagogues.
What is Simchat Torah?
This traditional Jewish dish, often served as a cold appetizer at holiday meals like Passover, consists of poached fish patties made from a mixture of fish, eggs, and matzah meal.
What is gefilte fish?