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Jewish Food Quiz

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

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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?

Question 1 of 10
On Lag B'Omer, it is traditional to serve food that is
Question 2 of 10
The main ingredients of hummus are
Question 3 of 10
Truth or False: Polish Jewish food tends to be sweeter than Russian Jewish food, which tends to have pepper as a main spice.
Question 4 of 10
True or false: Traditionally, every Jewish lifecycle ritual is infused with a seudah, or a ritual celebratory meal.
Question 5 of 10
What dish is also known as "Jewish Penicillin"?
Question 6 of 10
Which culture did NOT contribute to the formulation of Tunisian cuisine?
Question 7 of 10
The Jews of Poland and Russia shared many of the same ingredients and preferences, including
Question 8 of 10
The customary vacation area of New York Jews in the 20th century is nicknamed after which soup?
Question 9 of 10
Which influence is most apparent in the foods of Yemen and Ethiopia?
Question 10 of 10
For Turkish Jews, new recipes were developed around ingredients that were available and inexpensive, such as
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