Jewish Food Quiz

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

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
The Jews of Baghdad and Persia mainly cooked what type of dishes?
Question 2 of 10
It is traditional to use how many loaves of Challah bread on Shabbat and holidays?
Question 3 of 10
The ingredient most commonly associated with Moroccan Jewish food is
Question 4 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:
Question 5 of 10
For Turkish Jews, new recipes were developed around ingredients that were available and inexpensive, such as
Question 6 of 10
How was the term "fressfroemingkeit," or "culinary Jew," used in the 19th century?
Question 7 of 10
On Lag B'Omer, it is traditional to serve food that is
Question 8 of 10
What product is popularly used in Moroccan cooking?
Question 9 of 10
"Jewish foods," such as bagels, knishes, and borscht originate from
Question 10 of 10
The Jews of Poland and Russia shared many of the same ingredients and preferences, including

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