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All About Israel

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  • What are the two colors of the Israeli flag in Hebrew?
    cahol, lavan
  • Explain why the Dead Sea is called the Dead Sea and why it is called the Sea of Salt.
    No fish or animals can live in it because it is so salty.
  • Where is Israel's largest port?
    Haifa
  • What is Tel Aviv's nickname?
    the city that never sleeps
  • Why is Jerusalem called "The City of Gold"?
    Buildings are made of Jerusalem stone which look golden in the light.
  • What are two other languages spoken in Israel?
    Arabic, English, Amharit,
  • Name one thing you might do in Eilat.
    diving, swimming with dolphins, swimming in the sea, hang gliding, hiking
  • About how much of Israel is desert? All, half, or very little?
    half
  • Name two large cities in Israel.
    Any of these: Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Beersheva, Eilat
  • What is a shuk?
    a marketplace
  • What is the capital city of Israel?
    Jerusalem
  • What is the main language spoken in Israel?
    Hebrew
  • What do people put in the cracks in the Kotel? (Western Wall)
    notes, wishes, prayers