Hebrew letters
Name a letter that is or can be silent.
What is alef or yod (or ayin)?
This Jew was the writer/editor of Marvel Comics.
Who is Stan Lee?
This action marks the beginning of Shabbat.
What is lighting candles?
This person was the first Jew.
Who is Abraham?
This is food is a sweet braided bread or cake.
What is a babka?
This letter makes an "L" sound.
What is lamed?
This person is a famous Orthodox Jewish reggae and rap artist.
Who is Mattisyahu?
In the Torah, this book tells the story of Passover.
What is Exodus?
This event occurred on a mountain in the desert. There was thunder, lightning, shofar blowing, and the mountain shook with G-d's voice.
What is the giving of the Torah?
This food is a mixture of fruit, nuts, and wine traditionally served during Passover.
What is charoset?
This letter is shaped like a sukkah.
What is chet?
This Jew could be known as "The Piano Man".
Who is Billy Joel?
This phrase means "joy of teaching".
What is Simchat Torah?
This is the era when the Jewish people are not settled in the land of Israel.
What is Galut (exile)?
This many glasses of wine are customary to drink at a Pesach seder.
What are four glasses of wine?
Name both letters that make a "v" sound.
What are vet and vav?
This person skipped a World Series match in order to celebrate Yom Kippur.
Who is Sandy Koufax?
When Rosh Hashana happens at the same time as Shabbat, you should not perform this action.
What is blowing the Shofar?
This person was the first king of Israel.
Who is King Saul?
This food is a filled pastry that is made in the form of a crescent by rolling a triangle of dough around a filling.
What is a Rugelach?
Name one letter that looks different if it is at the end of a word.
What is khaf, mem, or nun (or pey or tzadi)?
This Jew has sung about throwing a Jew down a well.
Who is Sacha Baron-Cohen?
Name a Jewish holiday that was initially a pilgrimage festival.
What is Passover, Shavuot, Sukkot?
This event occurred after the King of Persia banished his first wife because she disobeyed him. This event helped him find a new wife.
What is King Achashverosh's beauty contest?
This is required for fish to be considered kosher.
What are fins and scales?