Jewish History
In what land were the jewish people enslaved?
Egypt
On which holiday do we refrain from eating bread?
Pesach/Passover
What is the mitzvah that commemorates that God created the world in six days and then rested?
Shabbat
God first promised the land of Israel to this patriarch.
Avraham
The one who led the jews out of Egypt.
Moshe
Which empire destroyed the second temple in Jerusalem?
Roman
Which holiday is known as the festival of lights?
Chanukah
Which mitzvah is referred to as the diet for the soul?
Kosher
What year was the modern state of Israel established?
1948
The four mothers of the Jewish people
Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Leah
Around 1000 years ago Jewish migration concentrated jews in France/Germany and Spain. What were the two types of Jews that emerged?
Sephardim and Ashkenazim
On which holiday do we read the book of Esther?
Purim
This mitzvah marks a Jewish home and protects it and those who dwell in it.
Mezuzah
What is the parliament of Israel called?
The Knesset
Father of the 12 tribes/shevatim
Jacob/Yaakov
What decree was issued to jews in Spain in 1492?
Convert to Christianity or leave the country.
On which holiday do we read the 10 commandments?
Shavuot
Which mitzvah does God promise to repay tenfold?
Tzedakah/Charity
What does Israel's name mean?
He who struggles with G-d.
Also one of Jacob's names.
The king who is known as the sweet singer of Israel? Hint: slingshot
King David
Roughly how long ago was the Jewish community in Iraq established? (Hint: in the thousands)
2500 years ago when the Babylonians exiled the jews.
Lag ba’omer is a holiday that celebrates the teachings of which great rabbi?
Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai
Which mitzvah helps us get to know God and what he wants from us?
Torah Study
What are two of the four holy cities of the land of Israel? BONUS: 100 for each extra city
Jerusalem, Chevron, Tzfat, Teveria
At what age did the great Rabbi Akiva learn Hebrew? (+- 5)
40