Jews in the News
Chaggim
Torah Talk
Name that Jew
Jewsic
100
A Jewish American politician and the current junior Senator from Vermont
Who is Bernie Sanders?
100
Kabbalist holiday on the 15th Day of the month of Shevat.
What is Tu B'shevat?
100
The five books of the Torah in Hebrew
What are Beresheit, Shemot, Viyikra, Bamidbar, D'varim?
100
Prophet who was "slow of speech"
Who is Moses?
100
Song that traditionally accompanies dancing the hora and is played at simchas.
What is Hava Negilah?
200
An English comedian, actor, writer, and producer, known for his creation and portrayal of fictional satirical characters, including Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, Brüno Gehard
Who is Sasha Barron Cohen?
200
The holiday immediately following Simchat Torah.
What is Shemini Atzeret?
200
An acronym derived from the names of the three divisions of Torah, Neviʾim (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings).
What is Tanakh?
200
Singer, songwriter, and author who is known for the hit, "You're So Vain"
Who is Carly Simon?
200
An American singer-songwriter of Jewish religious songs and melodies. She is best known for her setting of "Mi Shebeirach", the prayer for healing, which is used by hundreds of congregations across America.
Who is Debbie Friedman?
300
A baseball player who famously refused to play in Game 1 of the 1965 World Series because it landed on Yom Kippur
Who is Sandy Koufax?
300
Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot
What are the three festival (Shalosh Regalim)
300
A long linen sash used as a binding for the Sefer Torah
What is a wimple?
300
A character from Midrash who entered the parted waters first.
Who is Nachshon?
300
A Jewish American performer with a career spanning seven decades, One of the few entertainers who have been awarded an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award (EGOT).
Who is Barbra Stresisand?
400
American journalist, author, and cartoonist. He is the Lead Washington Anchor for CNN, and hosts the weekday television news show The Lead
Who is Jake Tapper?
400
The holiday celebrated on the 18th day of the month of Iyar
What is Lag BaOmer?
400
Hebrew phrase customarily said by the congregation when reaching the end of a book of Torah
What is chazak, chazak, v'nitchazeik?
400
Rabbinic sage and scholar known for the quote, "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am 'I'?
Who is Hillel the Elder?
400
An American Jewish reggae singer, rapper, beatboxer, and alternative rock musician known for blending Orthodox Jewish themes with reggae
Who is Matisyahu?
500
Am American former competitive swimmer and nine-time Olympic champion. He was the most successful athlete at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, winning seven gold medals, all in world record time.
Who is Mark Spitz?
500
Yom Kippur and Purim
What are two holidays with the same shoresh (Hebrew root?)
500
Mahlah, Noa, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah
Who are the five daughters of Zelophehad who fought for the right to inherit property as women?
500
Known for the groundbreaking book, The Feminine Mystique. This Jew was also a founder of the National Organization for Women (NOW).
Who is Betty Friedan?
500
Protagonist from the film, The Jazz Singer who wanted to be a jazz and ragtime performer rather than a cantor
Who is Jakie Rabinowitz?