Rosh Hashana/Yom Kippur
Sukkot/Simchat Torah
Israel
Random Jewish Facts
Jewish Foods
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What food do traditionally eat on Rosh Hashana?

Apples/Honey or Round Challah

100

What is the name of the huts that we build and eat in on Sukkot?

Sukkot

100

Who is the current Prime Minister of Israel?

Benjamin Netanyahu

100

In the creation story, who told Eve to eat from the forbidden fruit?

The snake

100

What is the name of a popular Israeli meal that would give Amy an allergic reaction?

falafel

200

What do the words "Shana Tova" mean?

Have a good year

200

How many sides must a Sukkah have?

3

200

What is the best city in Israel?

Tel Aviv

200

In the creation story, what was Eve formed out of?

Adam's rib

200

What is the most popular Jewish break-fast food item?

Bagels

300

What does Rosh Hashana mean?

Head of the Year

300

What are the requirements for the roof of a Sukkah and why? 

It must be see-through to see the stars

300
Which city in Israel is the Kotel located in?

Jerusalem

300

In the story of Cain and Abel, what did Cain say when asked where his brother was?

"Am I my brother's keeper?"

300

What is the name of the popular middle-eastern dip made of chickpeas? 

Chumus

400

How long is the period of time between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur? 

10 days

400

What are we celebrating on Simchat Torah?

Completing a cycle of reading the Torah and beginning again

400
Is Egypt to the North or South of Israel?

South

400

What does the word "L'chaim" mean?

To Life!

400

On Passover, Jews eat __________. 

Matzah

500

Name at least one thing that we do NOT do on Yom Kippur? 

Eat, wear leather, use electricity

500

How do people celebrate on Simchat Torah?

They dance with the Torahs, they open the Torah all the way around the room, and adults often drink alcohol. 

500

Most signs in Israel are written in 3 languages. What are those languages?

Hebrew, Arabic, and English

500

What was the punishment for the snake and for Eve in the creation story? 

The snake would crawl for the rest of it's life and women would have pain when giving birth

500

Which foods are traditionally eaten to celebrate Chanukah?

Latkes and Sufganiyot (Jelly donuts)