Famous Jews (Then)
He led the Jews out of Egypt and in the desert for 40 years.
Who is Moses?
This British Jew played Harry Potter.
Who is Daniel Radcliffe?
On this holiday, it is customary to give mishloach manot, gifts of food and drinks.
What is Purim?
Jewish Dietary Laws
What is Kosher?
The Hebrew term for the ritual circumcision ceremony performed on Jewish male infants on their eighth day of life?
What is Brit Milah?
She sang a special song during the splitting of the sea.
Who is Miriam?
He writes the Chanukah songs about famous Jews and is a famous actor/comedian himself who's played in numerous movies, including Grown Ups.
Who is Adam Sandler?
Although widely celebrated, this Kislev holiday is never mentioned in the Torah.
What is Hannukah?
This Jewish casserole can be sweet or savory and is often made with noodles or potatoes
What is Kugel?
The name of the ritual bath used for the purpose of spiritual purification?
What is mikveh?
This King of Israel was famous for his harp playing and his slaying of Goliath, a giant Philistine.
Who is King David?
This legendary physicist, known for his theory of relativity and contributions to modern physics, was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1921 and is considered one of the most influential minds of the 20th century.
Who is Albert Einstein?
This celebration was added to the Jewish calendar during the Persian Empire and celebrates the uniqueness of Jewish identity
What is Purim?
The hebrew name for a jelly doughnut, served during Chanukah
What is sufganiyot?
The first female prime minister of Israel
Who is Golda Meir?
This prophet symbolically visits us each Passover at our seders and was famous for going up to Heaven alive in a chariot of fire.
Who is Eliyahu?
These two Jews created the popular 1990s sitcom about dealing with the absurdities of everyday life in New York City.
Who is Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David?
Both celebrated in Tishrei, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are this many days apart.
What is 10?
Hamantaschen, meaning Haman's hat, are three cornered cookies served during the holiday of Purim, in Israel, they are referred to as Oznei Haman, which literally translates to this.
What is Haman's ears?
The Jewish mystical tradition that seeks to understand the nature of God and the universe, often involving esoteric teachings and practices?
What is Kabbalah?
This man took over for Moses as leader of the Jews when they entered Israel. He made the walls of Jericho fall and helped the Israelites conquer the land of Canaan.
Who is Joshua?
This former NBA star, known for his prowess on the court, proudly embraces his Jewish heritage, even going as far as practicing some Jewish customs and learning Hebrew.
Who is Amar'e Stoudemire? aka Yahoshafat Ben Avraham
The 4 species shaken on Sukkot.
What are the lulav, etrog, hadass, and aravah?
This poached egg and tomato dish is a favorite in Israel, brought over to the Holy Land by Tunisian Jews
What is Shakshuka?
The number of Jews worldwide
What is 15.7 million?