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Israeli and Jewish Trivia Part 615
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This trivia quiz contains questions on Judaism and Midinat Yisrael (The State of Israel).
Question 1:
Which Israeli city is a sister city of New York City?
Jerusalem
Netanya
Haifa
Tel Aviv
Question 2:
Can an egg laid on a holy day (a Yom Tov) be eaten?
Rabbi Hillel says 'yes', but Rabbi Shammai says 'no'.
Rabbi Hillel says 'no', but Rabbi Shammai says 'yes'.
Definitely 'no'
Definitely 'yes'
Question 3:
An Israeli has invented a gun that can shoot around corners.
True
False
Question 4:
This Jewish woman is often considered the "First Lady in Television News."
Dorothy Fuldheim
Glickl von Hamelin
Hannah Senesh
Barbara Walters
Question 5:
This man and his partner, Mort Shuman, wrote almost 1,500 songs. His writings include: "Viva Las Vegas," "Prisoner of Love," "Sweets for My Sweets," "This Magic Moment," and "Suspicion."
Alex Bernstein
Doc Pomus
Brian Epstein
Davis Fuldheim
Question 6:
What is strange about the edible vegetable Salicornia, which Israel exports to Europe?
The vegetable is also used in glass-making.
It can only be eaten cooked.
It is completely salt-free.
The plant is 100% edible.
Question 7:
What city is called "The capital of the Negev (desert)"?
Jaffa
Haifa
Netanya
Be'er Sheva
Question 8:
Who is Gal Friedman?
He was the first Israeli to win an Olympic gold medal.
She was the first Israeli to win a Nobel Prize.
He was the first Israeli UN Ambassador.
She was Israel's first Ambassador to the USA.
Question 9:
This Israeli city, which features many beautiful beaches and beautiful seashore views, is also the site of the first IKEA in Israel.
Kiryat Shemona
Netanya
Jaffa
Hadera
Question 10:
You can go snow skiing in the area of which Israeli mountain?
Mt. Sinai
Mt. Nebo
Mt. Hermon
Mt. Carmel
Question 11:
The Knesset is the Israeli parliament. In the Knesset building there is a tapestry by this famous artist.
Chagal
Willensky
Ginsberg
Picasso
Question 12:
This great proponent for peace and understanding, who was Mayor of Jerusalem for 28 years, died in January , 2007.
Ariel Sharon
Teddy Kollek
Moshe Tellek
Illiyon Golan
Question 13:
Which of these holidays does not have a fast associated with it?
Passover
Tisha B'Av
Sukkot
Purim
Question 14:
Who was Ilon Ramon?
The first Israeli to win the Nobel Prize in Literature
The first Israeli astronaut
The first Israeli Ambassador to Egypt since Moses
The first Israeli tomplay in the NBA.
Question 15:
He is neither Israeli nor Jewish, but he was the Conductor and Musical Director of the Israeli Philharmonic for many years. Who is this India-born musician?
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