Chag Sameach!
B'tayavon
Tradition! Tradition!
Hebrew Word of the Day
Gotta Get to George
100

This 8-day winter festival is also known as the "Festival of Lights."

What is Hanukkah?

100

This braided bread is baked for Friday night dinner and is usually soft and sweet.

What is Challah?

100

Food that is prepared according to Jewish dietary rules and guidelines is called this.

What is Kosher?

100

This word has three meanings, hello, goodbye and peace.

What is Shalom?

100

What is the name of the lake Camp George is on?

What is Maple Lake?

200

On this holiday we eat matzah and tell the story of our escape from Egypt.

What is Passover (Pesach)?

200

These crispy, fried potato pancakes are a popular treat eaten during Hanukkah.

What are Latkes?

200

Many people wear this small fabric hat on top of their head as a sign of respect to God.

What is a Kippah?

200

You say this word to offer "Congratulations!" or "Good luck!" when someone celebrates a birthday or milestone.

What is Mazel Tov?

200

Every morning right before breakfast, all campers gather together as a full camp for this morning check-in and flag assembly.

What is Mifkad?

300

This joyful holiday is famous for dressing up in fun costumes, giving treats to friends, and making lots of noise.

What is Purim?

300

This flat, unleavened bread looks like a giant cracker and is eaten during Passover.

What is Matzah?

300

This country is home to the city of Jerusalem and has a blue-and-white flag with a star in the middle.

What is Israel?

300

This Hebrew word means "Thank you."

What is Todah (Todah Rabah)?

300

After morning assembly, campers head back to their cabins to clean up for the day during this time.

What is Nikayon?

400

This holiday marks the Jewish New Year, when people eat sweet apples dipped in honey for a sweet year ahead.

What is Rosh Hashanah?

400

This comforting soup, traditionally eaten during Passover, features fluffy dumplings made of ground matzah served in a warm chicken broth.

What is Matzah ball soup?

400

This prayer shawl with special fringe on the corners is worn during prayers.  

What is a Tallit?  

400

When you toast drinks or celebrate at a party, people say this phrase, which means "To life!"

What is L'Chaim?

400

What treat do we eat after services on Saturday mornings?

What are powdered donuts?

500

During this holiday, families build and eat inside temporary outdoor huts topped with leaves and branches.

What is Sukkot?

500

Dipping this fruit into honey on Rosh Hashanah symbolizes a hope for a happy, sweet new year.

What is an Apple?

500

Moses climbed Mount Sinai to receive these two stone tablets containing important rules from God.

What are the Ten Commandments?

500

This word means land in English.

What is Eretz?

500

What does Nitzotzot translate to in English?

What are sparks?