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1
The First Holy Temple was destroyed by which nation?
Persians
Baylonians
Romans
Greeks
2
Moses married Jethro’s daughter. What was her name?
Yocheved
Tziporah
Naamah
Miriam
3
Which Jew was the first to become a U.S. Supreme Court Justice?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Benajmin Cardozo
Louis Brandeis
Abe Fortas
4
"Kneidel" is which Jewish food?
Potato pancakes
Chicken soup
Jam filled pastries
Matzah ball
5
After being warned by the prophet Samuel, King Saul and his son fell in an unfortunate battle on which mountain?
Meggido
Moriah
Carmel
Gilboa
6
What is the name of the closing prayer on Yom Kippur?
Neilah
Shacharit
Kol Nidrei
The Priestly Blessing
7
I am a Jewish gymnastic Olympic gold medalist. Who am I?
Mitch Gaylord
Aly Raisman
Nastia Liukin
Simone Biles
8
This is a Mezuzah.
True
False
9
The five Maccabee leaders (Yehuda, Shimon, Elazar, Yonasan, and Yochanan) were:
Neighbors
Brothers
Cousins
Prophets
10
The "Blessing of the Moon" is recited monthly. The "Blessing of the Sun" is a unique occasion. It happens once every…
14 Years
28 Years
49 Years
Year
11
Which of these countries was the latest to be inhabited by Jews exiled from Israel?
Morocco
Turkey
Poland
Italy
12
The term “ganif” refers to a person who is what?
Unlucky
A thief
Unworldly
Sad
13
Following Moses’ death, who was the next leader of the Jewish People?
Aaron
David
Joshua
Samuel
14
“Shavuah Tov” is said when?
On Holidays
After Shabbat
When someone sneezes
Before Shabbat
15
What is the correct blessing before drinking wine?
Hamotzi
Hagafen
Mezonot
Shehakol
16
Which important event in Israeli history occurred on the day that the United States celebrated its bicentennial?
Israel opened its first desalination plant.
Israel executed a successful mission at Entebbe.
Israel captured the Temple Mount.
Israel’s population hit two million.
17
What are the four letters on a dreidel?
Gimmel, Lamed, Bet, Nun
Nun, Gimmel, Ayin, Shin
Nun, Gimmel, Hey, Shin
Alef, Bet, Gimmel, Daled
18
Besides for being a famous scholar, Maimonides held which other profession?
Historian
Archeologist
Doctor
Lawyer
19
Robert Aumann, a religious Jew from Israel, won the 2005 Nobel Prize in which category?
Peace
Physics
Literature
Economics
20
How many fast days are in the Jewish Calendar?
None. They are all slow days
6
3
5
21
According to tradition, around the 9th century, the king of this small nation in Eastern Europe converted to Judaism.
The Tartars
The Tutons
The Ashekenazis
The Kuzars
22
When an envelope is addressed to God, what does the Israeli post do with it?
It is simply discarded.
It is placed in the Kotel.
It is buried in the ground.
The postmaster gives it to his most arrogant friend.
23
A Sukkah must be covered with……
A Talit
Vegetative growth
Nothing - it should be open to the sky
A roof
24
The tomb of the Patriarchs is located in which Israeli city?
Beer Sheva
Jerusalem
Tzfat
Hebron
25
What does the "Chevra Kadisha" take care of?
Synagogue Elections
Jewish Funerals
Aliyot in the Synagogue
Jewish Weddings
26
G-d told Noah to bring the animals into the Ark. Of the Kosher variety, how many of each kind came aboard?
Ten
Two
As many as he could fit
Seven
27
Which Jewish-American wrote the song "God Bless America" ?
Aaron Copeland
Art Garfunkel
Bob Dylan
Irving Berlin
28
On which mountain in Israel is there a ski resort?
Mt. Masada
Mt. Hermon
Mt. Whistler
Mt. Sinai
29
What do you call someone who does a lot of good deeds?
Oy Gevalt
Shlemiel
Shlemazel
Mensch
30
This is one of the "Four Species" used on Sukkot. What is the correct Hebrew term for this item?
Etrog
Lulav
Aravah
Hadas