Holidays
What is Jewish New Years?
Rosh Hashanah
What is the capital city of Israel?
Jerusalem
How many books are there in the Torah?
five
What is the 11th letter in the Hebrew alphabet?
Khaf "כ"
What braided bread is traditionally eaten on Shabbat?
Challah
What do you eat on yom kippur?
Nothing
Which body of water lies to the east of Israel?
The dead sea
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt in the Torah?
Moses
Toda תוֹדָה
What is the fried potato pancake often eaten during Hanukkah?
Latka
What is the structure made for the holiday that commemorates the 40 years that Jews spent in the desert after escaping slavery in Egypt?
Sukkah
In what year was the modern state of Israel established?
1948
What was the third plague brought upon Egypt in the passover story
Lice
What is Please or Thank you in hebrew?
Bevakashah בְּבָקָשָׁה
What is the name of the sweet, jelly-filled doughnuts traditionally eaten during Hanukkah in Israel?
Sufganiyot
Why do we dress up on purim?
To replicate the idea of Esther hiding her jewish Identity from the king
What is the name of the national airline of Israel?
EL AL
What is the name of the first man created according to the Torah
Adam
How many letters are in the Hebrew alphabet?
22
What dessert is often eaten during Purim?
Hamentashen
What is the oldest jewish holiday?
Passover
What ancient port city, now part of modern Israel, is known for its historic Old City and connection to the Biblical story of Jonah?
Jaffa (Yafo)
Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?
Mount sinai
What is the term for the small markings that indicate vowel sounds in Hebrew, commonly used in prayer books and for learners?
Nikkud
What dish made from deep-fried ground chickpeas or fava beans is a popular street food in Israel and across the Middle East?
Falafel