Symbolic Foods
What does apples and honey symbolise?
A sweet new year.
Which meal of the day do people meet up and have a large meal for on Rosh Hashanah?
Dinner
What is Rosh Hashanah?
The beginning of the jewish new year.
What are some rules for a kosher diet?
A kosher diet means meat and dairy products should not be eaten together and meat from certain animals should not be eaten at all, such as pigs.
What does a fish head represent?
The head of the new year.
How do you wish people a happy rosh hashanah in Hebrew?
Shana Tova
What month was Rosh Hashanah in last year?
September
How many times was the beis hamikdash built?
Twice
What does the blowing of the shofar symbolize?
It symbolizes jews getting repent of their sins.
How many different sounds does a shofar make for Rosh Hashanah?
4
How do you wish people a happy rosh hashanah in Hebrew?
Shana Tova
What does Rosh Hashanah mean in Hebrew?
Head of the year.
What does round challah symbolize?
It symbolizes continuity, the wheel of the seasons, or a spiral of upward progress.
What are you supposed to do in the 10 days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?
Reflect on your year and apologize for anything bad you have done in the past.
What is the color of the torah covers on Rosh Hashanah ?
White
What are the 10 days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur called?
The Days of Awe
What does a pomegranate symbolize?
A pomegranate has about 613 seeds to symbolize the 613 jewish mitzvahs.
What is the number of times a shofar can be heard during a Rosh Hashanah service? Hint: It is between 50 and 300.
100 times
When did Rosh Hashanah start and end this year?
Started Sep.15 , ended Sep.17
What day on the jewish calendar did Rosh Hashanah fall on this year? (600 points)
12th of Elul