Quiz

Jewish Food Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish foods and their history?

Advertisement

In Jewish life, food takes on all sorts of roles — traditional, social and spiritual. Jewish cuisine evolved over centuries, in dialogue with local cultures and conditions. How much do you know about Jewish foods and their history?

You answered {{correct}} of {{total}} correctly

Question 1 of 10
Leeks and fennel
Question 2 of 10
It is traditional to use how many loaves of Challah bread on Shabbat and holidays?
Question 3 of 10
The Torah mentions seven special species of food native to the Land of Israel. Which of the following is not one of the seven?
Question 4 of 10
Which culture did NOT contribute to the formulation of Tunisian cuisine?
Question 5 of 10
For Turkish Jews, new recipes were developed around ingredients that were available and inexpensive, such as
Question 6 of 10
The Jews of Baghdad and Persia mainly cooked what type of dishes?
Question 7 of 10
What product is popularly used in Moroccan cooking?
Question 8 of 10
Falafel, a food that it typically considered Israeli, originated from where?
Question 9 of 10
"Jewish foods," such as bagels, knishes, and borscht originate from
Question 10 of 10
According to food historian Jennifer Berg, throughout the 20th century Jewish holiday meals and catered affairs such as Bar Mitzvahs and weddings were "all about quantity." This means:
Advertisement
Advertisement

Discover More

Carrots

Rosh Hashanah Recipes

Healthy Tzimmes Recipe

A new take on a holiday staple.

The Nosher High Holiday Cookbook cover

Jewish Cookbooks

Get Your Copy of The Nosher’s High Holidays Community Cookbook!

Order by August 21 to get your copy in time for Rosh Hashanah!

Chocolate salami.

Jewish Dessert Recipes

Israelis Are Obsessed With This Easy No-Bake Dessert

Chocolate salami is a nostalgic, adaptable treat.