Hebrew Letters
שׁ
shin
Shalom
Hello, Goodbye, Peace
What is a Sukkah?
A hut (built during Sukkot using lots of natural materials)
What is Rosh Chodesh?
First day of the month
What does "Rosh Hashanah" mean?
Head of the year (beginning of the new year)
בּ
Bet
Sheket
Quiet
What are you supposed to do in a sukkah?
Eat, hang out with family and friends, maybe even sleep!
How do you know it's Rosh Chodesh?
When you can't see the moon
What does Yom Kippur mean?
Day of Atonement
ת
Tav
Kehilah
Community
How many walls does a sukkah need to have?
At least 2 full walls and part of a third wall
Long ago, how many witnesses needed to confirm that it was Rosh Chodesh?
two
What is the traditional food on Rosh Hashanah?
Apples and honey
מ
Mem
Chag
Holiday
What are the requirements for the sukkah's roof?
More shade than sun, should be able to see the stars
Long ago, after the witnesses confirmed with the court that it was Rosh Chodesh, what did they do next?
Light a fire at the top of a mountain so the neighboring villages could see that it was Rosh Chodesh
What are you supposed to do on Yom Kippur?
Ask for forgiveness, forgive others
ב
Vet
Rosh
Head
How many days is Sukkot?
Seven
Name one month in the Hebrew calendar
Shevat (January-February)
Adar (February-March)
Nisan (March-April)
Iyyar (April-May)
Sivan (May-June)
Tammuz (June-July)
Av (July-August)
Elul (August-September)
Tishrei (September-October)
Heshvan (October-November)
Kislev (November-December)
Tevet (December-January)
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur happen during which HEBREW month?
Tishrei