The Purim Story
The triangle shaped cookies eaten on Purim, which some say resemble the hat worn by Haman
What are hamentaschen?
Perhaps the most popular Yiddish expression, This conveys dozens of emotions, from surprise, joy, and relief to pain, fear and grief.
What is oy/oy vey?
This Jewish actor plays Jewish doctor Dr. Michael “Robby” Rabinovich on The Pitt
Who is Noah Wyle
This deli sandwich combines hot corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing
What is a Reuben?
This case about land in Oregon talks about personal jurisdiction and still gives lawyers nightmares
What is Pennoyer v. Neff?
Who is the Uncle of Esther, the hero of the Purim story?
Who is Mordechai
It’s hot -- I’m schvitzing,doing this
What is sweating
This Jewish actor played Ross Geller on “Friends,” who famously shouted “we were on a break!”
Who is David Schwimmer?
At an Ashkenazi one of these, guests dip a finger in wine for each of the plagues, Sephardim put a bit of wine in a bowl then dispose of it.
What is a Pesach seder?
This 1803 case established the principle of judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
He is Purim’s evil, evil man, and we spin groggers every time we hear his name
Who is Haman
The yiddish equivalent of knicknacks
What are tchotchkes?
This Jewish hockey player scored the “Golden Goal” for the United States to beat Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Who is Jack Hughes
In 2014, then-13 year old JLSA Co-President Zach Foster read from the torah, became an adult in the eyes of Jewish law, and celebrated with a “ZSPN” themed party at his…
What is a Bar Mitzvah?
Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad involves what exploding on a train and injuring a woman?
What are fireworks?
Jews are supposed to do this on Purim “until they cannot distinguish between “cursed be Haman” and “Blessed be Mordechai” to celebrate being liberated from Haman
What is get drunk/drink?
To kvell means to burst with pride; this similar word means to complain
What is kvetch?
She graduated from Harvard Law and was a partner at Kirkland and Ellis before becoming a 1L Contracts professor at DePaul
Who is Professor Wendy Netter Epstein?
Every Chanukah, the great debate is renewed. Applesauce or Sour Cream on these?
What are Latkes?
This property case is about two guys fighting over who should get to keep a fox?
What is Pierson v. Post?
Both kids and adults traditionally come to synagogue wearing these
What are costumes?
This dish is usually served and politely debated at every Passover table.
What is Gefilte Fish?
This Jewish actress played Penny Lane in “Almost Famous,” is a 2026 Oscar nominee, and founded Fabletics
Who is Kate Hudson?
At her confirmation hearing, Justice Kagan said of her whereabouts on Christmas Day, "like all Jews, I was probably at" this kind of restaurant
What is Chinese Food?
This requires plaintiffs to plead factual allegations that make their claims "plausible" on their face, rather than just "conceivable," to survive a motion to dismiss.
What is Twiqbal / Twombly + Iqbal?