Kosher Beats
Israel Facts
Menches in the Majors
Commonly Heard Yiddish Words
Funny Business
100

This converted Jew would know to ask the Candy Man for chocolates that are kosher for Passover.

Who is Sammy Davis Jr.?

100

The year that both the Israeli Declaration of Independence and State of Israel were established. 

What is 1948?

100

A Brooklynite who starred for his home team, this star balked at pitching in the World Series on Yom Kippur

Who is Sandy Koufax?

100

A word meaning gall or guts… some would say Marc has lot of this for attempting Jewish Jeopardy at a Men’s Club brunch.

What is Chutzpah?

100

A monster of comedy, this City Slicker proved that amazing things can happen over a pastrami sandwich at Katz's Deli

Who is Billy Crystal?

200

This “Innocent Man” taught us not to throw rocks at “Glass Houses” and that Catholic girls start much too late.

Who is Billy Joel?

200

Although this song is sung often in synagogues across the U.S., this song is the national anthem of Israel.

What is Hatikva?

200

Hold all (_____) this very recent Phillies backstop didn't catch on to this year's opening-day roster.

Who is Garret Stubbs?

200

Often sold on a bench, this word refers to a person of high integrity, honor, and responsibility.

What is a Mensch?

200

This comedy legend gave us Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and The Producers, proving once and for all that nothing is sacred — not even the Inquisition.

Who is Mel Brooks?

300

From the Philly area, she encourages us to Raise Your Glass and Try.

Who is PINK!?

300

Born in Kiev, and raised in the United States, this amazing lady is the only woman ever to serve as Prime Minister of Israel.

Who is Golda Meir?

300

The original Hammering Hank also known as the Hebrew Hammer was a Hall of Famer for the Detroit Tigers.

Who is Hank Greenberg?

300

This word means “to snack” or “eat between meals.”  If you don’t have lunch today you may require a quick one of these before dinner.

What is Nosh (a nosh)?

300

Born Jacob Cohen this comedian strived his whole career to get some respect.

Who is Rodney Dangerfield?

400

These Brooklynites and high school classmates never brought each other flowers.

Who are Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond?

400

Although not seen in this form anymore, it used to take 100 agorot to make up one of this currency of Israel.

What is a Shekel?

400

His 352 career home runs made Bernie Brewer very busy on his slide until his reputation sank when the word came out he was injecting more juice than beer in Milwaukee 

Who is Ryan Braun?

400

A person with 2 left feet… this word describes someone who is clumsy, awkward, or foolish.

What is a Klutz?

400

DAILY DOUBLE

This Brooklyn-born comedian co-created Seinfeld and later starred in Curb Your Enthusiasm, playing an exaggerated version of himself.

500

He wanted to Rock N' Roll every night and party every day even when he should have been in shul every Friday night or Saturday 

Who is Gene Simmons?

500

Established in 1953, this Holocaust memorial is located on the Mount of Rememberence on the western slope of Mount Herzel.

What is Yad Veshem?

500

He was MOE valuable as a spy during WWII than he was as an MLB catcher and shortstop  

Who is Moe Berg?

500

This word means to chat idly or engage in casual conversation.  You can also do this while eating a corned beef on rye at a popular “Room” in Cherry Hill.

What is Kibitz?

500

This groundbreaking comedian pushed boundaries with his provocative stand-up, leading to numerous arrests and changing the landscape of free speech in comedy.

Who is Lenny Bruce?