A performance by the Inbal Dance Theater in 1964. (Moshe Pridan/Israel National Photo Collection/Wikimedia Commons)

Jewish Theater & Dance Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish theater and dance?

Advertisement

From Yiddish theater to Israeli folk dance, performing arts are a key part of Jewish self expression. How much do you know about Jewish theater and dance?

Question 1 of 10
Who wrote "The Jew of Malta"?
Question 2 of 10
Who is known as the father of Yiddish theater?
Question 3 of 10
Who authored "The Comedy of Betrothal" -- the oldest existing Hebrew play?
Question 4 of 10
True or False: Yiddish theater has a long history in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Question 5 of 10
What was the first American theater to specialize in Yiddish plays?
Question 6 of 10
What was the main message of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's 1779 play, "Nathan the Wise"?
Question 7 of 10
Which of these Jewish playwrights explores homophobia in his work?
Question 8 of 10
Dance is a prominent expression at which of these Jewish lifecycle events?
Question 9 of 10
Which noted dancer made his debut at the 92nd Street Y in New York?
Question 10 of 10
Which of the following statements about Israeli folk dance is NOT true?
Advertisement
Advertisement

Discover More

Jewish Art Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish art and artists?

Building a Jewish Home Quiz

A Jewish home has many unique features, and it is a key space for Jewish identity formation in families. How ...

Jewish Children’s Music Quiz

From prayer songs to folk staples to silly parodies, how much do you know about the wonderful world of Jewish ...