The Book of Ruth
The story takes place in this biblical city, whose name shows up in Lecha Dodi
Beit Lechem
The Ari HaKadosh, a towering figure in Kabbalah, lived most of his brief mystical life in this northern Israel city
Tsfat
The ingredient that gives Worcestershire sauce its unique umami flavor isn’t soy—it’s this fermented fish.
anchovies
Unlike most holidays, Shavuot does not have THIS
A fixed date, according to the Torah. Instead, it is listed at 50 days after Pesach
As of 2023, this country holds the world record for most Olympic gold medals won by a single nation
USA
According to the text, these are the nationalities of the women Machlon and Chilion married.
Moab
This Ukrainian town became the center of the Breslov Hasidic movement and remains a pilgrimage site each Rosh Hashanah as Rebbe Nachman is buried there
Uman
The original Coca-Cola formula contained this stimulating extract from a South American leaf.
What is coca (cocaine)?
Shavuot is also known by these names
"Yom HaBikkurim," "Chag Hakatzir," "Atzeret," and "Zeman Matan Torateinu."
This movie franchise holds the record for highest-grossing film series of all time, with over $9 billion in box office revenue.
MCU
Naomi changes her name to THIS, as a result of her bitter life experiences
Marah
This country was home to Rambam’s early years before his family fled due to Almohad persecution.
Spain
This ingredient, often associated with Italian desserts, was historically used in making explosives — and still flavors marzipan today.
What is almond oil (or nitroglycerin derived from almond-like compounds)?
The Vilna Gaon was opposed to THIS SHAVUOT CUSTOM, because he thought it resembled a custom of the non Jews
Decorating the Shul with greenery- similar to Pentacost of the Christians.
In 2022, this pop group broke five Guinness World Records in one week — including most-viewed YouTube video in 24 hours.
BTS
Though never speaking a word, this character’s silence and refusal to act secures his place in the Tanakh as a cautionary tale about missed opportunity. It is also the word for "John Doe" in rabbinic texts
Ploni Almoni
The Baal Shem Tov hails from Medzhybizh, a city in this war-torn country
Ukraine
Cochineal, a bright red dye used in everything from strawberry yogurt to lipstick, owes its vibrant color to this
A dead bug
According to the Torah, the people at Har Sinai experienced synesthesia- the merging of different senses. What was their experience of synesthesia?
They "saw the sound"
This fast food chain holds the record for the most locations worldwide — over 37,000 — but does NOT have the Number One Sales spot
McDonalds
Boaz chooses to facilitate THIS biblical ritual, through which he was able to marry Ruth
Yibbum (levirate marriage)
Talifalt, a city in this country, was known as a center of Torah and mysticism, and was the birthplace of the Baba Sali and many members of the Abuhatzeira dynasty
Morocco
In the Middle Ages, this common food item was often laced with a hallucinogenic fungus called Ergot, which some historians believe contributed to outbreaks of mass hysteria.
Bread
The Torah was given in the wilderness, which according to Chassidic and Midrashic teachings, symbolizes this spiritual quality necessary for receiving the Torah
What is humility or openness (hefker – ownerless, ready to receive)?
This tiny insect holds the world record for strongest creature relative to its size, lifting 1,000 times its body weight.
Dung Beetle