Jewish festivals
what is the name of the Jewish new year festival, characterized by the blowing of the shofar?
Rosh Hashanah
who was the famous jewish physicist who developed the theory of relativity and won the nobel prize in physics in 1921?
Albert Einstein
What is the Hebrew word for “peace” which is also commonly used as a greeting?
Shalom
Who was the first king of isreal, anointed by the prophet Samuel?
Saul
what is the name for the small box containing parchment with verses from the torah that is worn on the arm or forehead during daily prayers?
The tefillin
This jewish festival commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt and is celebrated with a ceremonial meal called the sedar
Passover
Which famous jewish author wrote the novel “the catcher in the Rye”
J.D. Salinger
What Hebrew word, often used during Passover, means “order” and refers to the ritual meal performed on the first night of the holiday?
sedar
Which ancient jewish historian wrote “ antiquities of the jews” and “ the jewish war” chronicling jewish history and the jewish-roman wars?
Flavius josephus
What is the purpose of the Yarmulke in jewish tradition?
It is a skullcap worn by jewish men as a sign of reverence and humility before god
This jewish festival commemorates the rededication of the second temple in Jerusalem and is celebrated by lighting candles on a nine
Hanukkah
Who was the famous jewish American actress known for her roles in “Friends” and “ the morning show”?
Jennifer Aniston
In Hebrew, what does the word “ Mazel tov” commonly used to express?
used to convey congratulations or good luck in Hebrew
In which year did the romans destroy the second temple in Jerusalem?
the second temple was destroyed by the romans in the yead 70 CE.
What is the significance of the mezuzah?
it is a small decorative case containing a parchament scroll with verses from the torah. It is affixed to the doorposts of jewish homes
This jewish holday, also known as the day of atonement, involves fasting for 25 hours and is considered the holiest day in Judaism
Yom kippur
Which Jewish -american comedian and actress starred in the TV show “ the marvelous mrs. Maisel” and has won several emmy awards for her performance?
Rachel Brosnahan
What is the Hebrew word for the traditional jewish prayer shawl worn during morning prayers?
Tallit
What was the name of the jewish philosopher and physician from the medivial period, known for his works such as “ guide for the perplexed” and his influence on both jewish and non-jewish thoughts?
Maimonides
What is the significance of the Havdalah?
marks the end of the jewish sabbath, known as shabbat. It is performed on Saturday night to differentiate between the holeiness of shabbat and the rest of the week.
This jewish festival, known as the “ new year of the trees” is observed on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of shevat
Tu B’shvat
Who is the Jewish American supreme court justice, known for her strong stance on gender equality and civil rights, served on the U.S. supreme court from 1993 until her death in 2020?
Ruth bader Ginsburg
What is the Hebrew term for a quorum of ten jewish adults required for certain religious obligations, including communal prayer?
Minyan
Which event in jewish history marked the dispersion of jews from their homeland in ancient israel and led to communities settling across different regions of the world?
Babylonian captivity/Babylonian exile
What is the purpose of Maror?
it is used for healing and growth, bitter herbs, representing the bitterness of slavery