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100

What is a Mensch?

A person who is a sweetheart or dear one

100

This holiday is known as the Festival of Lights

Hanukkah

100

This actor is the founder of Happy Madison Productions

Who is Adam Sandler

100

How many books are in the Torah?

5

100

This braided bread is traditionally eaten on Shabbat, makes delicious french toast

challah

200

What is chutzpah?

Unbelievable nerve, brazen audacity, cheeky or high spirited 

200

This holiday celebrates the Jewish people's freedom from Egypt.

Passover

200

One of the most acclaimed filmmaker and director

Who is Steven Spielberg

200

Who built the ark?

Noah

200

Latkes, potato pancakes are using served during what holiday

Hanukkah

300


What is a kvetch?

A nagging or complaining person

300

This is the holiest day of the Jewish year, when Jewish people fast and pray.

Yom Kippur

300

Comedian, writer, and co-creator of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm

Who is Larry David
300

Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?

Moses

300

Apples and honey are eated to celebrate this holiday.

Rosh Hashanah 

400

What is meshugas?


A big fuss or commotion

400

People dress up, read the Megillah, and eat hamantaschen on this holiday.

Purim

400

Renowned star of Star Wars and Indiana Jones

Who is Harrison Ford

400

What is the first book of the Torah?

Genesis

400
A soup eaten during many holidays and helps to cure the common cold

Matzah Ball/Chicken Soup

500

What is to schmooze?

To chat in a friendly, casual manner, often to gain favor or network.

500

What type of food do a lot of Jewish people eat on Christmas and why?

Chinese Food - one of the only places open

500

Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor

Who is Drake

500

On what mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?

Mount Sinai

500

What is the dietary law that some Jewish people follow?

Kosher - not mixing milk and meat together