Holidays
What is the main activity we do on Yom Kippur?
We fast.
How many days is creation?
7
Who are Adam and Eve?
The first two humans.
Why did God tell Noah to create an ark?
The world was wicked, and God wanted to flood it. However, he thought Noah was good, so he told him to build an ark so he could save his family.
Why do we read the Torah every year?
Because we learn something new every time we read it.
What are some of the things we eat on Rosh Hashanah?
Round challah, apples dipped in honey.
Which came first: The sky or the sun and stars?
The sky.
Where were they living?
The Garden of Eden.
What did Noah bring on the ark with him?
His family and two of each animal.
What animal tempted Eve to eat the apple from the tree of knowledge?
A serpent.
What instrument do we play during the high holidays?
The Shofar
Shabbat
Why were they kicked out of Eden?
Adam and Eve ate from the tree of knowledge, which they were not allowed to do.
What did God show Noah as a promise to not flood the world again?
A rainbow.
What is the definition of mitzvah?
Commandment
What else do we call the high holidays?
Days of awe.
Complete this sentence: in the beginning...
God created heaven and earth.
What were the names of Adam and Eve's children?
Cain and Abel
How long did the rain fall for Noah?
40 days and 40 nights.
What holiday comes after Yom Kippur?
Sukkot.
What do we do when we practice Tashlich?
We throw bread or paper in the water to cleanse ourselves for the new year.
What is the name of the parsha we are on/the first book of the Torah?
Bereshit.
What happened to Cain and Abel?
Cain killed his brother out of jealousy and became a wanderer.
Why is the olive branch important?
The dove brought it back to Noah, meaning there was new life.
Where did Cain go after he was banished?
The Land of Nod, located East of Eden.