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Righteous Gentiles
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During the Holocaust, courageous people of all faiths - and none, risked their lives to shelter their Jewish neighbors. This quiz is a tribute to some of those people.
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Holocaust
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Tough
10 Q
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janetgool
May 02 08
1101 plays
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Hebrew Revival
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The revival of the Hebrew language after almost two thousand years as a "dead language" is a remarkable story. This quiz will tell you something about the rebirth of the Hebrew language, and how it is spoken today.
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Hebrew and Yiddish
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
May 01 08
597 plays
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"Draft Dodger Rag" by Phil Ochs: Anatomy of a Song
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Phil Ochs was one of the great protest song writers of the sixties, and his "Draft Dodger Rag" was emblematic of that period. That's the reason I've chosen to dissect it for my fiftieth quiz!
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Ochs, Phil
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
Jan 19 10
102 plays
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Israeli Novelists
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Israeli writers have made a significant contribution to the modern literary scene, and reveal a slice of Israeli life to readers abroad. All works cited in this quiz are available in English.
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Literature by Region
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Tough
10 Q
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janetgool
Aug 14 08
192 plays
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Death and Mourning in Judaism
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Rituals and traditions are often an important source of comfort following the death of a loved one. This quiz will teach you something about Jewish traditions surrounding death and mourning.
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Traditions
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
Dec 12 08
1347 plays
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Kashruth 101
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The laws of "kashruth", or fitness of food, are central to Jewish belief and a Jewish life. See if you know enough to maintain a kosher kitchen!
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Traditions
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
Feb 20 07
1584 plays
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The American Jewish Community
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Here's a chance to learn something about the history of the Jewish community in the United States.
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U.S. History
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Difficult
10 Q
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janetgool
Jul 11 08
1953 plays
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Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia
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This quiz is intended to provide information for family and friends of people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. It will include some useful advice, as well.
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Neurological Disorders
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Easy
10 Q
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janetgool
Jan 02 08
4263 plays
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Beautiful Annapolis
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Annapolis is the capital of Maryland and home to the United States Naval Academy. It is a beautiful city with loads of history. Let's tour it together!
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Maryland
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
Jul 22 07
645 plays
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The Entebbe Rescue
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The daring rescue of hijacked passengers by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) was a remarkable military feat. Flying 2,200 miles into enemy territory to free innocent civilians, the IDF earned the respect of the entire world.
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Israel
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
Feb 25 08
720 plays
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Exotic Jewish Communities
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During the long Jewish diaspora, Jews settled in many places around the globe. Some of these communities are large and well-known, while others are not as familiar. See what you know about some of these exotic communities.
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Judaism
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Difficult
10 Q
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janetgool
Feb 03 07
1791 plays
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And Then We Eat! A Gastronomic Jewish Calendar
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The Jewish calendar is full of holidays and celebrations - each accompanied by a typical dish! See if you can match the holiday with the appropriate food, and learn something about the Jewish holidays in the bargain!
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Traditions
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
May 03 07
1494 plays
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Spy vs. Spy: The Novels of John Le Carre
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John Le Carre is one of the fore-most writers of espionage fiction. This quiz is about his novels.
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Le Carre, John
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
Oct 09 07
291 plays
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Jewish Folk-Customs and Superstitions
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This is my thirty-sixth quiz - so Jewish Folk-Customs and Superstitions seemed like the most appropriate topic. What is the connection to the number thirty-six? Take the quiz and find out!
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Traditions
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Tough
10 Q
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janetgool
Aug 19 08
846 plays
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Jewish Life Cycle Traditions
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This quiz will test your knowledge of the Jewish life cycle from birth to death.
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Traditions
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
Dec 16 06
1962 plays
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The Maccabiah Games
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The Maccabiah Games, often referred to as the "Jewish Olympics", are an important sporting event. Here's a chance to learn something about it!
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Asia
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Tough
10 Q
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janetgool
Jan 02 10
123 plays
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The Ark Stopped Here: Beit Shemesh and Environs
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Beit Shemesh, like many cities in Israel, is a modern town with its roots in the Bible. It's my home town, now. I hope you find it interesting.
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Israel
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Tough
10 Q
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janetgool
Nov 02 07
309 plays
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Setting a Royal Table
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Would you like to set a table fit for a queen or king? Take this quiz and learn how!
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Food & Drink
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
Jun 19 10
1053 plays
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Commandments and Jewish Tradition
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One of the most important concepts in the Jewish faith is the concept of "commandments". This quiz will introduce you to the Jewish approach to Biblical commandments.
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Judaism
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
Nov 23 08
1782 plays
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Jerusalem Syndrome
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Jerusalem Syndrome is a little-known psychiatric disorder. Though it isn't common, it is interesting! This quiz should provide you with some basic information.
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Psychological Disorders
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Tough
10 Q
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janetgool
Aug 31 07
942 plays
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People of the Book
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Jews have been known for centuries as the "People of the Book". This quiz is about some of most important books in Jewish tradition.
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Scripture
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
Oct 18 07
1479 plays
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The Priests of Solomon's Temple
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The Cohanim served as priests in the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. This quiz is about the Cohanim in ancient times, and their modern descendants.
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Traditions
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
Mar 21 08
441 plays
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Religious and Ethnic Minorities in Israel
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Despite Israel's small size, it contains a varied and interesting population. This quiz is about some of the smaller ethnic and religious minorities found in Israel.
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Mixed Israel
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Tough
10 Q
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janetgool
Jan 14 09
462 plays
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Marie Antoinette's Watch
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The story of Marie Antoinette's watch is as full of romance and tragedy as the life of the queen herself.
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Applied Art, Design
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Tough
10 Q
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janetgool
Oct 19 09
675 plays
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Jewish Blessings
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In Jewish life, there is a blessing for almost any occasion. This quiz is about a variety of those blessings. Please note - the traditional beginning of all blessings is "Blessed are You, Lord our G-d, King of the Universe..."
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Judaism
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
Nov 27 07
1518 plays
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Biblical Origins of American Place-Names
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The American pioneers were avid Bible readers and often drew inspiration from the Bible when naming places in the New World. This quiz will match Biblical places with their American namesakes. All references are from the Jewish Tanach (Old Testament).
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Place Names
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Difficult
10 Q
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janetgool
Mar 16 07
2412 plays
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American Railroad Songs
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All aboard for a nostalgic look at America's favorite railway songs.
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Transport in Songs
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Tough
10 Q
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janetgool
Oct 19 07
630 plays
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Our Family Vacations
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As kids in the sixties, our parents took us on many enjoyable outings. Some of these were day-trips not far from our home in Greenbelt, Maryland, and some were farther afield. Here's a quiz about fun places for family vacations on the East Coast.
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Mixed USA
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
Mar 29 08
3180 plays
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Passover for Kids
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Passover is an important Jewish holiday, with a special place for kids. Try this quiz and learn something about it!
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Holidays and Celebrations for Kids
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
Jul 21 08
1293 plays
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Olives!
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Olives and olive oil are an important part of the diet throughout the Mediterranean. This quiz is about this amazing fruit.
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Fruit and Vegetables
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Average
10 Q
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janetgool
Nov 12 07
1911 plays
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