Jewish Holidays
What holiday is known as the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah
What don't we wear on Yom Kippur to symbolize humility?
Leather shoes/make-up
What do we dip apples in at Rosh Hashanah?
Honey
Who led the Israelites from Egypt?
Moses
What is a shofar?
A ram's horn
What Jewish holiday is known as the Day of Atonement?
What is Tashlich?
A ceremony where we throw breadcrumbs into a body of water to symbolize casting away our sins
What don't we eat during Passover?
Who freed the Israelites from Egypt?
God
Name 3 blessings
Examples: Blessing over Shabbat candles, Blessing over bread, Blessing over wine/grape juice, Blessing for study, etc.
Nothing! (we fast)
Why do we fast on Yom Kippur?
To focus on repentance, prayer and seeking forgiveness
What does the Matzah symbolize?
The unleavened bread that the Israelites prepared in a haste before leaving Egypt
Who enslaved the Israelites in Egypt?
Pharaoh
What blessing do we recite over bread?
HaMotzi
Which holiday celebrates the Israelites' freedom from slavery?
Passover
What is the Hebrew greeting for Rosh Hashanah?
Shanah Tovah!
What is the special meal we have on Passover called?
According to the Torah, who was the first man God created?
Adam
What did God create on the 7th day?
Nothing/God rested
What are the 2 requirements mentioned in the Torah for celebrating Rosh Hashanah?
Rest (a day of rest) and listening to the shofar
What do Jews refrain from on Yom Kippur?
What do the bitter herbs (maror) and salt water symbolize?
The bitterness of slavery and the tears of the Israelites
Who was Moses' sister?
Miriam
What is the TaNaKh?
The Hebrew Bible consisting of Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvim