Pesach connections- buzz round
Parsha trivia
History of TV
Foods from around the world
Famous buildings
100

Parsley, potato, celery, onion

things used for karpas

100

Who was appointed to carry the Mishkan's vessels?

The Leviim

100

This show, still airing after 35 seasons, debuted in 1989 and holds the record for longest-running primetime scripted series in U.S. history

Simpsons

100

It’s thin, round, and French—but it isn’t a pancake. Street vendors in Paris fill it with Nutella or ham (treif!!!) and cheese, and in some regions it’s made with buckwheat and folded like origami.

Crepe

100

This building’s shell-like shape was mocked as a “bunch of sails” during construction—now it’s the centerpiece of postcards, performances, and waterfront skylines.

Sydney Opera House

200

Cat, dog, cow, stick

characters from Chad Gadya

200

What image was woven into the parochet?

The Keruvim

200

Set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, this show launched a synth-heavy 80s nostalgia wave and reintroduced the Mind Flayer to pop culture.

Stranger Things

200

Legend says this dish was invented in China 1,800 years ago to resemble ears and protect against frostbite. Today, it’s dipped in soy sauce, steamed or fried, and a must at Lunar New Year.

Dumplings
200

Completed in 1889 for the World's Fair, this iron structure was originally criticized by artists but is now one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. .

Eiffel Tower

300

Rabbi Eliezer, Rabbi Yehoshua, Rabbi Akiva, Rabbi Tarfon

Rabbis in Bnei Brak

300

Who were the two primary builders of the Mishkan?  

Bezalel and Oholiav

300

Though it barely cracked ratings when it aired, this mockumentary sitcom about a paper company now has teens quoting it endlessly—and applying to jobs as “Assistant to the Regional Manager.”

The Office

300

It’s spicy, fermented, and eaten with nearly every meal in Korea. It might clear your sinuses—and your social calendar if you leave it open in the fridge.

Kimchi

300

Built to honor a lost wife, this building changes color with the light—and once had its scaffolding removed by British officials so it could shine for Queen Elizabeth- even though its not in Britain!

Taj Mahal

400

Har Sinai, Shabbat, Manna, first borns

words from Dayenu

400

On which day was the Mishkan first erected

Rosh Chodesh Nissan

400

The show's working titles included Insomnia Café and Six of One—but by the time it reached global fame, it was simply known by this one-word title.

Friends

400

Ottomans, Greeks, Turks, and Lebanese all claim to have invented this sticky-sweet dessert made with paper-thin pastry and nuts.

Baklava

400

St. Catherines Cathedral sits at the base of this mountain, that is holy to all three major religions

Mount Sinai

500

Questions, Sons, Verses, Cups

Things in Four

500

Why did the princes contribute last? How does the Torah show dissatisfaction with this?

The princes wanted the people to contribute first, and only then they would contribute whatever was lacking. Hence, the Torah omits a letter from their title.

500

This early-2000s show was a Disney Channel giant, but its bigger legacy may be how it blurred the line between fictional celebrity and real-life pop stardom—launching a global brand and an actual concert tour.

Hannah Montana

500

Often eaten in Ethiopia and Eritrea, this sour, spongy flatbread is traditionally used as both a plate and a utensil.

Injera

500

The Hagia Sophia has stood for over 1,400 years, serving as a church, a museum and now a mosque. Name the city that has been its home through three empires.

Istanbul