Jewish Holidays
During Hanukkah, Jewish people light this item for 8 nights
Menorah
six-pointed figure is a famous symbol for judaism
Star of David
Chicken broth with fluffy matzo balls.
Matzah ball soup
Man known as the father of Jewish people
Abraham
Spinning toy used in a popular Hanukkah
Dreidel
In what holiday do Jewish people eat matzah rather than bread?
Passover
Three braided loaves eaten on Shabbat
Challah
Grated potato pancakes fried in oil, often with applesauce or sour cream.
Latkes
Man who brought the ten commandments to the Jewish people
Moses
Ancient language used in Jewish prayer
Hebrew
This holiday lasts 25 hours (from just before sundown on Friday until an hour after sundown on Saturday evening) once a week
Shabbat
Round head covering worn by Jewish men
Kippah
A baked casserole, sweet or savory, often with noodles or potatoes.
Kugel
Country with highest jewish population
United States
The dietary laws that prohibit eating meat and dairy together.
Kosher diet
the celebration of the Creation of the world and the new year as well as the Day of Judgement. This holiday lasts two days.
Rosh Hashanah
the compilation of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible
The Torah
eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce
Shakshuka
Holiest city in Judaism
Jerusalem
Judaism is an example of ____ (definition of this word: the belief in one God)
monotheism
A day of fasting (no food/water) filled with prayer and collective confession and atonement. Considered the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Yom Kippur
a significant Hebrew word meaning "life," represented by two letters (Chet & Yod) that add up to 18, making it a powerful symbol of good luck, Jewish identity, and continuity
Chai
potato, spinach, or cheese-filled fried pastry pouches
Borekas
Lead prayer services and teach in synagogues
Rabbis
The three types of Judaism
Orthodox, Reform, Conservative