Food & Flavor
What dish made from ground chickpeas is considered the king of Israeli street food?
Falafel
What is the name of the traditional circle dance performed at weddings and simchas?
The Hora
What is the name of the Jewish day of rest that starts on Friday night?
Shabbat
What tomato-based dish with poached eggs is a brunch staple in Israel?
Shakshuka
What genre of Israeli music fuses Middle Eastern and Mediterranean sounds?
Mizrahi
What two-word Hebrew phrase means "no problem" and reflects chill vibes?
Ein ba’aya
What is the name of the salad made from chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and lemon juice?
Israeli salad
What Hebrew song means "Peace be upon you" and is sung on Shabbat?
Shalom Aleichem
What national holiday is celebrated with fireworks, BBQs, and flags?
Yom Ha’atzmaut
What sweet, braided bread is eaten on Shabbat and symbolizes peace?
Challah
In what global song contest has Israel won four times, including with Netta’s “Toy”?
Eurovision
What communal farming system was based on socialism and sharing everything?
Kibbutz
What dairy dish, eaten during Shavuot, has origins from Jewish-European communities?
Cheesecake
What group helped make the Hora famous in early Zionist settlements?
The Chalutzim (Pioneers)
What organization, formed in 1948, plays a central role in Israeli identity?
The IDF (Israel Defense Forces)