Jewish Trivia - Israel Flashcards
Name the only female Prime Minister of Israel.
Golda Meir
(pronounced “may-ear”)
Name the capital city of Israel.
Jerusalem
In what year was the modern state of Israel founded?
1948
The Old City of Jerusalem is divided into how many quarters?
Four quarters
What precious stones are cut in Israel: rubies, emeralds or diamonds?
Diamonds
What ancient fortress built by King Herod lies on the mountain above the Dead Sea?
Masada
What is Israel’s famous fast food dish: hot dogs, tacos or falafel?
Falafel
How many stripes are on the Israeli flag?
Two
The “Great Synagogue” is the largest and most modern synagogue in Israel. True or false?
True
Who was the first Israeli to win an Olympic medal?
Yael Arad (in Judo)
How many times has the Holy Temple in Jerusalem been destroyed?
Twice
Israel’s main source of water comes from the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). True or false?
True
Who was the first president of Israel: Golda Meir, Chaim Weitzman or Theodor Herzl?
Chaim Weitzman
Name the Israeli newspaper that is printed in English.
The Jerusalem Post
Name Israel’s largest bus company.
Egged
What symbol is in the center of the Israeli flag?
Magen David (Star of David)
At what age do men and women join the Israeli Army?
Eighteen
Where do the Bedouin tribes in Israel live: the mountains or the desert?
In the desert
What Jewish symbol is on the Israeli state emblem: Magen David (The Star of David), two lions, a menorah?
Menorah
What is in the Dead Sea that makes us float?
Salt
Which city in Israel is located on the Red Sea: Eilat, Tiberias, Tel Aviv?
Eilat
What is the name of the Israeli national anthem?
Hatikvah
What is the name of the well-known gun invented in Israel?
The Uzi
What is the leading exported fruit of Israel?
Jaffa oranges
What is the national folk dance of Israel?
The Hora
Which wall outside of the Beit Hamikdash (Holy Temple) stands today?
The Kotel (Western Wall)
In what city is the Kotel (Western Wall)?
Jerusalem
The first Holy Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by which nation?
The Babylonians
In which season does it rain in Israel?
Winter
Name the desert found in the southern part of Israel.
The Negev
Which war did Israel fight in 1967: the Six Day War, the Yom Kippur War, the War of Independence?
The Six Day War
In Israel, is Mount Carmel in Haifa or Tel Aviv?
Haifa
Which country does not border Israel: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, France, Syria?
France
Is Hebrew written and read from right to left or left to right?
Right to left
Which three languages are on all street signs in Israel?
Hebrew, Arabic and English
In the Torah, Israel is described as a land flowing with?
Milk and Honey
What is Israel’s Independence Day called?
Yom HaAtzmaut
Sunday is a school day in Israel. True or false?
True
What is the Hebrew name for “Land of Israel”?
Eretz Yisrael
What is the most popular sport in Israel?
Kadur Regel (Soccer)
In what sea can you read a newspaper while floating?
Yam HaMelach (The Dead Sea)
What is the name of Israel’s main aiport: O’Hare, Ben Gurion, Heathrow?
Ben Gurion
Name the three pilgrimage festivals.
Sukkot, Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot
Which Israeli city has a subway?
Haifa
In which war did Israel win back the Old City of Jerusalem?
1967 (The Six Day War)
Name the three parts that make up the Tanach?
Torah, Nevi’im (Prophets) and Ketuvim (Writings)
Where is Mount Sinai?
In the Sinai desert
What language is the most widely spoken in modern Israel today?
Ivrit (Hebrew)
What are the colors of Israel’s flag?
Kachol v’Lavan (blue and white)
Where is the lowest point on Earth?
The Dead Sea
What is a native-born Israeli called?
Sabra
In what city is the Knesset (Israeli Parliament): Jerusalem, Haifa or Tel Aviv?
Jerusalem
What war was fought in 1973 during a holiday?
The Yom Kippur War
What university is built on top of Mt. Scopus in Jerusalem?
Hebrew University
What was the name of the military operation that rescued the Ethiopian Jews?
Operation Moses
