Jewish Celebrities
The actor/comedian who wrote the Chanukah song
Who is Adam Sandler?
The item on the seder plate that represents the bitterness of slavery
What is maror (bitter herbs)?
This person was Israel's first Prime Minister
Who is David Ben Gurion?
This classic Jewish pastry is thought to resemble a hat worn by a villain in a Jewish story
What is hamantaschen?
One of the most popular coffee hubs in Berkeley, just a short walk from Hillel.
What is Caffe Strada?
Famously an alum of Camp Ramah in Ojai, CA, this actor and broadway star got his start appearing in roles in the Pitch Perfect films and later in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway
Who is Ben Platt?
The Hebrew date of Passover
What is the 15th of Nisan?
A popular tourist destination, this street that begins in the Tel Aviv neighborhood of Neve Tzedek is filled with shops and restaurants, as well as various tourist attractions including Independence Hall and the Habima Theater
What is Rothschild Street?
According to an Israeli folktale, Adam and Eve were fed this deep-fried dessert traditionally eaten on Hanukkah to cheer them up after they were exiled from the Garden of Eden.
What is sufganyot?
Located in one of the newest campus buildings, this popular spot always gives me great ideas
What is Cafe Think?
Known for their role in many films, this Israeli actress was Ryan Reynolds' co-star in the action crime thriller Criminal
Who is Gal Gadot?
Originating from the Hebrew word 'cheres,' this staple of the Seder famously became a Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor in 2015
What is charoset?
Ancient port city in Israel with a famous clock tower
What is Jaffa (Yafo)
While this food's true origins are controversial, it is considered to be a classic street food throughout Israeli and the Middle East
What is falafel?
This Italian cafe is notable for its indoor trees and second story balcony.
What is Cafe Milano?
This musician is best known for his career as the lead singer of the 1970s rock band, Van Halen
Who is David Lee Roth?
The eighth of the ten plagues
What are locust?
This major Israeli city has the largest number of chess grandmasters per capita than any other city in the world
What is Beersheba?
This Shabbat and Passover staple is colloquially referred to in Polish as "karp po żydowsku"
What is gefilte fish?
This Cafe honors Mario Savio and is a news hub on campus.
What is Free Speech Movement Cafe?
A famous MLB player from the 1960s who refused to play in Game 1 of the World Series because it fell on Yom Kippur.
Who is Sandy Koufax?
This ancient civilization's, which operated according to the phases of the moon, determines to this day the number of days Passover is celebrated for (8)
Who were the Babylonians?
Israel's national bird
What is the hoopoe?
Once called "macaroni pudding" in Romanian Jewish communities, this dish is considered by some Hasidic communities to bring special spiritual blessings if eaten on Shabbat
What is kugel?
This Jewish Berkeley alum and friend of Hillel owns Caffe Strada, Cafe Zeb, Free Speech Movement Cafe, Cafe Muse, and the Bancroft Hotel
Who is Daryl Ross?