Famous Jewish People
He developed the theory of relativity and is one of the most famous scientists in history.
Who is Albert Einstein?
This is the traditional day of rest and begins Friday evening.
What is Shabbat?
This traditional Jewish bread is typically braided and eaten on Shabbat and holidays.
What is challah?
The Jewish holiday known as the Jewish New Year
What is Rosh Hashanah?
He led the Israelites out of Egypt.
Who is Moses?
She was Israel’s first and only female Prime Minister.
Who is Golda Meir?
Yiddish word for grandmother.
What is Bubbe?
This popular Jewish soup, often served with matzo balls, is a comforting dish associated with Jewish holidays, especially Passover.
What is matzo ball soup?
We light a menorah for 8 nights during this holiday.
What is Hanukkah?
She was the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau.
Who is Rebecca?
This baseball legend refused to play on Yom Kippur during the World Series.
Who is Sandy Koufax?
A Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for a boy.
What is a Bar Mitzvah?
This sweet, fried dessert is traditionally eaten during Hanukkah and is made from dough that's deep-fried and often topped with powdered sugar.
What are sufganiyot (jelly donuts)?
We eat matzah on this spring holiday.
What is Passover?
He defeated Goliath with a slingshot.
Who is David?
This U.S. Supreme Court Justice became a cultural icon known as "Notorious RBG."
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
This city is considered the holiest in Judaism.
What is Jerusalem?
This dish consists of thinly sliced beef or fish, usually smoked, and is often served on a bagel with cream cheese and capers.
What is lox?
This fall holiday involves fasting for 25 hours.
What is Yom Kippur?
She was the queen who saved the Jews of Persia.
Who is Esther?
He was the first Jewish American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in The Jazz Singer.
Who is Al Jolson?
The special 8-day Passover meal is called this.
What is a Seder?
A savory pastry filled with minced meat, onions, and spices, this food is often associated with Eastern European Jewish cuisine.
What is a knish?
This joyous holiday celebrates the saving of the Jews from Haman.
What is Purim?
He built an ark to save animals from the flood.
Who is Noah?