Food
Traditions
Holidays
Hebrew/Yiddish
Celebrites
100

This braided bread is eaten on Shabbat and holidays.

What is... CHALLAH!

100

At Jewish weddings, this symbolic act represents the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and the fragility of relationships.

what is... BREAKING THE GLASS!

100

This Jewish New Year is a time for self-reflection and repentance, often accompanied by the blowing of the shofar.

What is... ROSH HASHANAH!

100

A good person

What is... MENSCH!

100

Canadian rapper

Who is... DRAKE!

200

These fried potato pancakes are a popular Hanukkah food.

What are... LATKES!

200

On the Sabbath or after a meal, this blessing is recited over wine to sanctify the day or special occasion.

what is... KIDDUSH!

200

This holiday involves building and dwelling in temporary structures to commemorate the Israelites' journey in the desert.

What is... SUKKOT!

200

To chat or make small talk, sometimes in order to network or impress.

what is... SCHMOOZE!

200

Known for his role as Will in Stanger Things and his breif cameo in Liza Koshy's web series. 

Who is... NOAH SCHNAPP!

300

This cold fish dish is made into patties and served at many holiday meals.

what is... GEFILTE FISH!

300

This ritual search for leavened foods before Passover involves using a candle and a feather.

What is...BEDIKAT CHAMETZ!

300

This holiday celebrates the completion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings and is often accompanied by joyous dancing with the Torah scrolls.

What is... SIMCHAT TORAH!

300

annoying person

what is... NUDNIK!

300

producer and screenwriter, known E.T. and Jurassic Park

Who is... STEVEN SPIELBERG!

400

This dish made from fried matzah and eggs is often eaten during Passover.

what is... MATZAH BREI!

400

After meals, this series of blessings is recited to express gratitude for the food.

What is... THE BIRKAT HAMAZON!

400

This holiday celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and is marked by studying Torah and eating dairy foods.

What is... SHAVUOT!

400

destiny/fate

What is... KISMET!

400

Known for his role as Spock in Star Trek

Who is... LEONARD NIMOY!

500

This sweet, braided bread filled with chocolate or cinnamon is a popular dessert among jews.

What is... BABKA!

500

Wrapping leather straps and small boxes containing scrolls of Torah verses around the arm and head during morning prayers.

What is...TEFILLIN!

500

This holiday, known as the New Year for Trees, is celebrated by eating fruits and planting trees.

What is... TU B'SHEVAT!

500

slippery place

What is... GLITCH!!!

500

Director of Cocaine Bear and Pitch Perfect 2. Played Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games.

Who is... ELIZABETH BANKS!