Holy Land
What is Israel's capital city?
Jerusalem
Who built the ark?
Noah
On what holiday do we read from the Book of Esther?
Purim
What word means peace, hello, and goodbye?
Shalom
What braided bread is traditionally eaten on Shabbat (and Rosh Hashana)?
Challah
What year was the State of Israel established?
1948
Which empire destroyed the First Temple?
Babylon
How many candles do we light in total on Hannukah?
44
What slang word means cool or great?
SABABA
What soup is often referred to as "Jewish penicillin"?
Chicken soup
What is Israel's lowest point on Earth?
The Dead Sea
In what year were the Jews expelled from Spain?
1492
Which holiday begins with the blowing of the shofar?
Rosh Hashana
What is soldier in Hebrew?
Chayal
What are the 2 most popular Israeli snacks, that you could find in any store in Israel?
Bamba and Bissli
When is Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) celebrated?
May 14th
Which New York neighborhood became famous for Jewish immigrants?
The Lower East Side
Which holiday marks the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai?
Shavuot
What word means return and often refers to moving to Israel?
Aliyah
What chickpea based dip is popular in Israel food?
Hummus
What is the name of the Israeli parliament?
The Knesset
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
What day of fasting commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples?
Tisha B'Av
What does "freier" mean?
Someone who's a sucker and can easily be taken advantage of
If you go to the Shuk in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv, what are the 3 most common food stands you will see there?
Falafel, Shawarma, and Baklava/Halva