Across
- 3. Fruit commonly grown in Israel
- 5. Jewish day of rest
- 7. Israel’s parliament
- 12. Jewish Festival of Lights
- 13. Chickpea dip eaten across the Middle East
- 17. Jewish religious teacher
- 19. Seven-branched Jewish candle holder
- 20. Holy city important to three religions
- 21. Round flatbread often served with hummus
- 22. Northern region known for its lake
- 23. Ancient fortress overlooking the Dead Sea
- 24. Official language of Israel
- 25. Large desert in southern Israel
Down
- 1. Jewish place of worship
- 2. The saltiest sea on Earth
- 4. Sacred text in Judaism
- 6. Modern coastal city famous for beaches
- 8. Popular meat wrap dish
- 9. Fried chickpea food popular in Israel
- 10. Country in the Middle East
- 11. Collective farming community in Israel
- 14. Sea bordering western Israel
- 15. Resort city on the Red Sea
- 16. River bordering Israel
- 18. Movement supporting a Jewish homeland