Woody Allen and Diane Keaton in "Annie Hall."

Jewish Film Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish films, actors, directors and stories?

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Jews have always played a key role in the American movie industry, and in recent years, Israeli films have achieved a new level of international acclaim. Jewish themes have also shown up frequently in Hollywood productions. How much do you know about Jewish films, actors, directors and stories?

Question 1 of 10
What is Mel Brooks' real name?
Question 2 of 10
The first public TV broadcast in Israel was in what year?
Question 3 of 10
What is the full name of the Borat film?
Question 4 of 10
During which decade do scholars generally agree that the unofficial boundary to mainstream American cinema was dropped for Jews?
Question 5 of 10
Who played Jakie Rabinowitz in the first film version of The Jazz Singer?
Question 6 of 10
Tevye is the main character in what film?
Question 7 of 10
The 1966 film Cast A Giant Shadow features which actor playing a half-American, half-Israeli hero?
Question 8 of 10
What is the premise of the movie Yentl?
Question 9 of 10
Adam Sandler plays a Mossad agent who wants to become a hairdresser in:
Question 10 of 10
Which contemporary movie is about a rabbi and a priest that are in love with the same woman?
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