Jewish Holidays & Traditions
What is the Jewish day of rest called?
Shabbat
What is the holy book of Judaism called?
Torah
What is the Israeli national language?
Hebrew
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
What is the name of the Jewish movement that emphasizes the connection between indigenous Jewish people to the land of Israel?
Zionism
What is the Jewish holiday that involves fasting for 25 hours?
Yom Kippur
What is the name of the small skullcap traditionally worn by Jewish men?
Kippah or Yarmulke
What is the Hebrew word for peace, hello, and goodbye?
Shalom
What is the Israeli currency called?
Shekel
What is the name of the movement that advocates for the immigration of Jews to Israel?
Aliyah
What is the Jewish New Year called?
Rosh Hashanah
What is the name of the small scroll affixed to Jewish doorposts?
Mezuzah
What does "Mazal Tov" mean?
Congratulations
In which year was the modern State of Israel founded?
1948
What is the name of the Jewish ritual performed for a newborn boy?
Brit Milah or circumcision
Which Jewish holiday commemorates the Exodus from Egypt?
Passover
What is the small box worn on the arm and forehead during Jewish prayers called?
Tefillin
What is the Hebrew term for a Jewish teacher or scholar?
Rabbi
Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel
David Ben-Gurion
Which famous Jewish scientist is known for his theory of relativity?
Albert Einstein
What Jewish holiday is called the "Festival of Weeks"?
Shavuot
What are the four species used during the holiday of Sukkot?
Etrog, Lulav, Hadas, Aravah)
What is the Hebrew word for charity?
Tzedakah
Which Israeli leader was known for his role in the Oslo Accords?
Yitzhak Rabin
Who is the famous female Israeli Prime Minister, often referred to as the "Iron Lady of Israel"?
Golda Meir