Jewish Words & Phrases
What does “mazel tov” mean?
Congratulations
What holiday celebrates freedom from slavery in Egypt?
Passover
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
What braided bread is eaten on Shabbat?
Challah
Who founded Facebook?
Mark Zuckerberg
What does “chutzpah” mean?
Nerve / boldness
On the Hanukkah menorah, what is the name of the candle used to light the other candles?
Shamash
What language is spoken in Israel?
Hebrew
What fried potato food is eaten on Hanukkah?
Latkes
Who played Wonder Woman?
Gal Gadot
What does “kvetch” mean?
Complain
What holiday involves fasting and asking for forgiveness from others and God?
Yom Kippur
What sea can people float in?
The Dead Sea
What triangular cookie is eaten on Purim?
Hamantaschen
Scientist who created the theory of relativity?
Albert Einstein
What does “mensch” mean?
A kind person
During Purim, Jews read a special scroll telling the story of Queen Esther. What is this scroll called?
Megillah (or Scroll of Esther)
What is Israel’s national airline?
El Al
What chickpea-based spread is common in Israeli food?
Hummus
Comedian who created Seinfeld?
Jerry Seinfeld
What does “l’chaim” mean?
To Life
What holiday celebrates receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai, and is often associated with eating dairy foods?
Shavuot
What city is known as Israel’s tech hub?
Tel Aviv
What noodle dish is common in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine?
Kugel
Supreme Court justice known as RBG?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg