Jewish Holidays
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
Eight.
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem.
Who was the first prime minister of Israel?
David Ben-Gurion.
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses.
What does the Hebrew word 'Shalom' mean?
Peace, Hello, and Goodbye.
On which Jewish holiday do we fast for approximately 25 hours?
Yom Kippur.
What year was the State of Israel established?
1948.
In what year did the Holocaust end in Europe?
1945.
What is the Hebrew word for the commandment or good deed?
Mitzvah.
What is the name of the Jewish head covering?
Kippah (or yarmulke).
What is the name of the special meal eaten on Passover?
The Seder.
What are the names of Israel's three largest cities?
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa.
Which 19th-century journalist is considered one of the fathers of modern political Zionism?
Theodor Herzl.
How many books are in the Torah?
Five.
What does the Hebrew phrase "Tikkun Olam" mean?
Repairing or improving the world.
What holiday celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai?
Shavuot.
What is the name of the Israeli parliament?
The Knesset.
What ancient empire destroyed the First Temple in Jerusalem?
The Babylonians.
What mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments on?
Mount Sinai.
What is the name of the prayer recited for the deceased?
Kaddish.
What is the name of the final service on Yom Kippur?
Ne'ilah.
What famous ancient fortress overlooks the Dead Sea?
Masada.
Which ancient Jewish king is known for building the First Temple in Jerusalem?
King Solomon.
What are the names of the first five books of the Torah?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
What is the name of the Jewish ritual bath?
Mikveh.