JEWISH HOLIDAYS
What Jewish holiday celebrates the Jewish people's freedom from slavery in Egypt?
Passover! (Pesach)
What is the name of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible?
The Torah
What does "Shalom" mean?
Peace / Hello / Goodbye
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
What holiday celebrates the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashana!
How many nights does Hanukkah Last?
Eight!
What was the name of the Jewish queen who helped save her people from Haman?
What does "Mazel Tov" mean?
Congratulations!
What is the name of Israel's national anthem?
Hatikvah
What are the four questions traditionally asked at the Passover Seder?
The Mah Nishtanah
What Jewish Holiday is known as the Day of Atonement?
Yom Kippur
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
What age do you become a Bar/Bat Miztvah?
13 for boys and 12 for girls
What is the name of the body of water that you can float in?
The Dead Sea
What's the name of the fish typically eaten on Passover?
What holiday celebrates the Jewish people's survival from Haman's plot in ancient Persia?
Purim!
What ancient structure in Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE?
The second temple
What does Tikkun Olam mean?
Repairing the world!
What's the best cafe in Israel?
AROMA!!
What is the Hebrew calendar year that began in September 2026?
5787
What Holiday do we fast for to remember the burning of the second temple?
Tisha B'Av
What is the name of the movement focused on establishing a Jewish homeland in the land of Israel?
Zionism
What are the three main sections of the Tanakh?
Torah, Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings)
When was the State of Israel established?
1948
What are the names of the five books of the Torah in Hebrew?
Bereshit, Shemot, Vayikra, Bamidbar, and Devarim.