Jewish History
The first Jewish man and woman in the bible
Who are Abraham and Sarah?
This language blends German and Hebrew.
What is Yiddish?
This weekly day of rest begins Friday at sunset.
What is Shabbat?
This physicist developed relativity.
Who is Albert Einstein?
May's birthstone is this gem, which symbolizes success and love.
What is Emerald?
This sea was crossed during the escape from Egypt.
What is the Red Sea?
This holiday is the Festival of Lights.
What is Hanukkah?
This traditional dance is performed in a circle at celebrations.
What is the hora?
This actress starred in Black Swan and Thor and war born in Israel.
Who is Natalie Portman?
May is named after this Greek goddess of fertility and spring.
Who is Maia?
According to tradition, the Israelites wandered in the desert for this many years.
What is 40?
This braided bread is eaten on Shabbat.
What is challah?
The number of mitzvot (commandments) in the Torah.
What is 613?
First Jewish woman on U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
What day in May is considered to be Star Wars Day?
What is May 4th?
Prior to the Holocaust, which city had the largest Jewish population in Europe?
What is Warsaw?
This language, spoken by Sephardic Jews and influenced by Spanish, is known as.
What is Ladino?
Name 4 items traditionally found on a Passover Seder Plate.
What are matzah, maror, charoset, karpas (vegetables), zeroa (shank bone), and beitzah (egg)?
This Nobel Prize – wining musician behind “Blowin’ in the Wind” is one of the most influential songwriters of all time.
Who is Bob Dylan?
Which two zodiac signs fall in the month of May?
What are Taurus and Gemini?