Food
Hebrew Words
Torah/Judaism
Israel
Various Holidays
100

The traditional Jewish bread, often braided, that's eaten during Shabbat

What is challah?

100

 This Hebrew word means "peace" and is often used as a greeting

What is shalom?

100

What is the name of the Jewish prayer shawl worn during prayers?

What is Tallit?

100
The capital of Israel?

What is Jerusalem?

100

This holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights, lasts for eight days and celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. 

What is Hanukkah?

200

This sweet, fried pastry is often eaten during Hanukkah.

What is a sufganiyah?

200

The Hebrew term for "commandment" — there are 613 of them in the Torah. 

What is mitzvah?

200

What is the Jewish day of rest called?

What is Shabbat? 

200

What is the name of Israeli Currency?

What is a shekel?

200

What holiday celebrates the Jewish people’s escape from slavery in Egypt?

What is Passover?

300

This creamy, white spread is made from ground sesame seeds and is a staple in Israeli cuisine. 

What is tahini?

300

This Hebrew word is used to describe the evening prayer service. 

What is Maariv?

300

What is the name of the sea that Moses parted to help the Israelites escape Egypt?

What is the Red Sea?

300

What is the Hebrew name for God used frequently in prayer and religious texts?

What is Mediterranean Sea?

300

This holiday, known as the "Day of Atonement," is the holiest day in Judaism. 

What is Yom Kippur?

400

A mixture of flour, eggs, water, and salt, this food is often boiled and then baked, frequently eaten during Passover. 

What is Matzah?

400

This word means "family" or "household," and is often used to refer to the Jewish home. 

What is bayit?

400

What is the Hebrew name for God used frequently in prayer and religious texts?

What is Hashem?

400

Which body of water is the lowest point on Earth's surface, located in Israel?

What is the dead sea?

400

What holiday represents Jewish New Year?

What is Rosh Hashanah?

500

A popular Israeli salad made from finely chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and herbs. 

What is Israeli salad?

500

This Hebrew word refers to a prayer leader or cantor, typically someone who leads synagogue services. 

What is Rabbi?

500

How many books does the Torah consist of?

What is 5 books? 

  • Genesis
  • Exodus
  • Leviticus
  • Numbers
  • Deuteronomy
500

Name any start up that has came from Israel

What is....(multiple options) 

Waze, Wix, Cherry Tomatoes

500

The holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai, celebrated 50 days after Passover.

What is Shavuot?