Israel Geography
This body of water, the lowest on Earth, borders Israel to the east and is known for its extreme salinity and therapeutic mud.
The Dead Sea
This scientist developed the theory of relativity and is known for his famous equation, E=mc².
Who is Albert Einstein?
This weekly day of rest and worship begins at sundown on Friday and ends at nightfall on Saturday.
What is Shabbat?
This everyday writing tool, invented by Jewish-Hungarian Laszlo Biro, uses quick-drying ink and is found in almost every office and school.
What is the ballpoint pen?
This metal is the only one that is liquid at room temperature and was once commonly used in thermometers.
What is mercury?
The Negev Desert covers more than half of Israel’s land area and is home to this massive erosion crater, often called Israel’s Grand Canyon.
What is Makhtesh Ramon
This comedian and actor starred in movies like Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore and is known for his love of comedy and music.
Who is Adam Sandler?
During this holiday, Jewish people light a special candle holder called a menorah for eight nights.
What is Hanukkah?
This life-saving jacket, worn in emergencies at sea, was invented by Jewish-American engineer Peter Markus.
What is the life jacket?
This tiny country, entirely landlocked within Italy, is the world's oldest republic, having been founded in 301 AD.
What is San Marino?
This Israeli city, located on the Mediterranean coast, serves as the country’s major economic and technological hub.
What is Tel Aviv?
This female prime minister of Israel served from 1969 to 1974 and was known as the "Iron Lady" of Israeli politics.
Who is Golda Meir?
This traditional braided bread is eaten on Shabbat and Jewish holidays.
What is challah?
This frozen treat, enjoyed in hot weather, was made easier to produce thanks to Jewish inventor Italo Marchiony’s improvements to the cone.
What is ice cream?
The human body contains this element, which is also used in fireworks to create bright white sparks.
What is magnesium?
This freshwater lake, also known as Lake Tiberias, is the lowest freshwater lake on Earth and an important water source for Israel.
What is the Sea of Galilee?
This Jewish singer and songwriter, known for hits like Hallelujah, had a deep and poetic style.
Who is Leonard Cohen?
This important Jewish holiday, also known as the Day of Atonement, is observed with fasting and prayer.
What is Yom Kippur?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!!!
Jewish scientist Albert Einstein helped develop the ideas that led to this powerful energy source used in power plants and submarines.
What is nuclear energy?
This deep-sea creature, known for its bioluminescent lure, lives in the ocean's midnight zone and has a disproportionately large mouth compared to its body.
What is the anglerfish?
This mountain range in northern Israel is known for its lush greenery and is home to Israel’s highest peak, Mount Meron.
What is the Galilee Mountains?
This Jewish Supreme Court justice served in the U.S. from 1993 to 2020 and was known for her advocacy for gender equality.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
During Passover, Jewish people avoid eating this type of food, which includes bread and other leavened products.
What is chametz?
This important medicine, used to treat diabetes, was improved and mass-produced thanks to Jewish scientist Rosalyn Yalow.
What is insulin?
The world's longest scientific experiment, the pitch drop experiment, has been running since 1927 to observe the flow of this highly viscous substance.
What is pitch?