Famous Jewish Americans
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100
This famous Jewish actor starred in Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, and Grown-Ups
Adam Sandler
100
This is the number of candles on a traditional Hanukkah menorah
9
100
This braided bread is traditionally eaten on Shabbat and holidays
Challah
100
This Olympic gold medalist gymnast honored her Jewish heritage at the 2012 London Games by performing her floor routine to “Hava Nagila.”
Aly raisman
100
To the nearest whole number, this is the percentage of the American population that is Jewish.
2%
200
This famous Jewish actress appeared in The Big Bang Theory and serves as a host of Jeopardy!
Mayim Bialik
200
This Jewish holiday is celebrated every week, beginning at sundown on Friday
Shabbat
200
This is the name of the piece of matzah that is hidden for children to find during Passover
The Afikoman
200
This percentage of men’s March Madness Final Four teams in 2025 had Jewish head coaches. Extra 100 points if you can name the teams!
75%
Florida (Todd Golden)
Auburn (Bruce Pearl)
Duke (John Scheyer)
200
These are the traditional Jewish dietary laws.
Kosher/Kashrut
300
This Jewish movie director won acclaim for directing Schindler's List
Steven Spielberg
300
The shofar, or ram’s horn, is traditionally blown on these Jewish holidays
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
300
This fruit is dipped in honey on Rosh Hashanah to symbolize a sweet new year.
Apples
300
This college football team is home to Jewish quarterback Jake Retzlaff
BYU
300
This Hebrew word refers to the commandments, good deeds, and religious obligations in Judaism.
mitzvot
400
He was the first Jewish justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court
Louis Brandeis
400
On the Seder plate, this item represents the tears of the Israelites
Salt water
400
These triangular cookies are traditionally eaten during Purim
Hamantaschen
400
This Pingry faculty member competed in the 2005 Maccabi World Games and won silver medals in the 110 high hurdles, long jump, 4x400 relay, and 4x100 relay.
Mr Joki
400
This traditional dance is performed at Jewish weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs.
The Hora
500
This Jewish wide receiver for the New England Patriots was named MVP of Super Bowl 53
Julian Edelman
500
This will be the Hebrew year celebrated during Rosh Hashanah in 2025
5786
500
These foods, including rice, legumes, and corn, can be eaten by Sephardic Jews during Passover but not by Ashkenazi Jews.
Kitinyot
500
This Pingry faculty member coached the first-ever Junior Girls Lacrosse team in the Maccabi World Games and brought home a gold medal
Ms. Hoepfl
500
This U.S. state has the highest percentage of Jewish residents.
New York with 8.8% Jewish population