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100

This braided bread is a staple on Shabbat and Jewish holidays.

Challah

100

On this holiday, Jews hear the shofar blown 100 times in synagogue, marking the beginning of the Jewish New Year.

Rosh Hashanah

100

This Jewish comedian, famous for his "Hanukkah Song," starred in Billy Madison and The Waterboy.

Adam Sandler

100

What was the name of the Jewish queen who saved the Jewish people in Persia, as told in the Book of Esther?

Queen Esther

100

What is the official language of Israel?

Hebrew

200

These crispy potato pancakes are typically fried in oil and eaten during Hanukkah.

Latkes

200

This holiday commemorates the victory of the Jewish people over Haman, a Persian official, as recorded in the Book of Esther.

Purim

200

This Israeli actress played Wonder Woman in the DC Universe.

Gal Gadot

200

This ancient Jewish leader led the Israelites out of Egypt, as described in the Torah.

Moses

200

This place, located in Israel, is the lowest point on Earth.

The Dead Sea

300

Known as "Jewish penicillin," this dish is often made with chicken and vegetables, and is a comfort food served during times of illness.

Matzo Ball Soup


300

This joyous festival commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. 

Hanukkah

300

Which Jewish rapper is known for Sicko Mode and has collaborated with artists like Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner?

Drake


300

This Jewish scientist is best known for his theory of relativity.

Albert Einstein

300

Known for its beaches and tech scene, this city is Israel’s second-largest and is often called the “Silicon Wadi.”

Ten Aviv

400

This traditional Jewish food, a dairy-based dessert, is often served during Shavuot. 

Cheesecake

400

This holiday, observed 50 days after Passover, celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.

Shavuot

400

This Jewish actress is famous for playing Rachel Green on Friends and is known for her high-profile Hollywood career.

Jennifer Aniston

400

This Jewish woman became the Prime Minister of Israel in 1969 and was known as the “Iron Lady” of Israeli politics.

Golda Meir

400

In which year did Israel declare its independence and establish the modern state of Israel?

1948

500

This dish, a combination of meat and vegetables, wrapped in grape leaves, is a popular Sephardic Jewish food.

Dolma

500

This observance, which occurs on the 15th day of the month of Av, is known as the Jewish holiday of love and celebrates the matchmaking of ancient Jewish tribes.

Tu B'Av

500

Which Jewish actress starred as Eleven in Stranger Things and also has a strong social media presence?

Millie Bobby Brown

500

What year did the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising take place, marking one of the most significant acts of Jewish resistance during the Holocaust?

1943

500

This Israeli company, known for creating mobile phone apps, became famous for its navigation system.

Waze