Nosh
The Jewish braided bread, which is typically eaten on Shabbat
What is Challah
A key prophet who led the Jews out of slavery in Egypt during the Exodus and received the laws on Har Sinai
Who is Moses
This first book of the Torah contains the stories of creation, Adam and Eve, Noah's ark, and the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
What is Bereshit/Genesis
An eight-day celebration that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, typically celebrated by lighting a menorah and giving presents
What is Channuka
A mobile, all-weather air defense system used by Israel to intercept and destroy short-range rockets, mortars, and artillery shells
What is the Iron Dome
Also known as "Jewish penicillin", this comfort dish is made with savory chicken broth and flour-based dumplings
What is matzo ball soup
The first patriarch of the Jewish people, he also made the first covenant with G-d
Who is Abraham
The story that we read on Purim about Esther defeating Herman
What is the Megillah
What is Simchat Torah
A free, community-based navigation app for drivers made in Israel
What is Waze
These small, crescent-shaped pastries are often filled with cinnamon, chocolate or nuts and is a perfect after-soul treat
What is Rugelach
The prophetess sister of Moses and Ahron
Who is Miriam
A collection of ancient Hebrew poems and songs about worship, expressing a wide range of human emotions and experiences, written mostly by King David
What is the book of Pslams
An 8 day holiday in which we are forbidden to eat leavened bread and have 2 seders the first two nights
A puffed peanut snack made in Israel
What is Bamba
A baked casserole, typically made with noodles or potatoes and served at the shabbat table
What is Kugel
The savior of the Jewish people in the Purim story, she was also the queen of Shushan
Who is Esther
This is the fourth book of the Torah, named for the two censuses it contains and the journey it recounts
What is Numbers/Bamidbar
This holiday marks the anniversary of the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948
What is Yom HaAtzmaut
A method of delivering water directly to the roots of plants, which has had a massive impact on global agriculture, started in Israel
What is drip irrigation
A traditional, slow-cooked stew, often made with beans, barley, and meat, that is prepared before shabbat and left to cook until lunch on Saturday
What is Cholent
The 13th child of Jacob and the only daughter
Who is Dina
This biblical book, often read on Shavuot, traces King David’s lineage back to a Moabite woman.
What is Ruth
Also known as the "New Year of the Trees" Originally celebrated as an agricultural festival marking the emergence of spring.
What is Tu Beshvat
a small, portable, external data storage device that uses flash memory and connects to a computer through a USB port
What is the USB flash drive