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What are the 3 kinds of shofar sounds we blow on Rosh Hashanah?
Tekiya, teruah, shevarim
When is the birthday of the world?
Rosh Hashanah
What kind of shoes do we wear on Yom Kippur?
Non-leather
Why do we dip an apple in honey on Rosh Hashanah?
For a sweet year
What do we do at tashlich?
We throw our sins, mistakes, and negative traits into the water
What does the word “simanim” mean?
Symbols, as in symbolic foods
Which holiday celebrates the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah
Do we make Kiddush on Yom Kippur?
NO!!!
Why do we eat a pomegranate?
So that we should have many merits and good deeds, like the many seeds of a pomegranate
What is the most important mitzvah of Rosh Hashanah?
Shofar
Why do we blow the shofar?
To crown Hashem as King and as a wake-up call to do teshuvah
What does “Rosh” mean?
Head
What do we eat on Yom Kippur (If over Bar and Bat Mitzvah)?
Nothing!!!
Why do we eat the head of a fish?
So that we should be like the head, a leader, and not the tail
What does the word “tashlich” mean?
To throw
Which day of creation falls on Rosh Hashanah?
Day 6
What does “Hashanah” mean?
The year
What is the Extra Prayer/Service Said at the conclusion of Yom Kippur only said on Yom Kippur?
Neilah
Why do we eat round challah?
A circle represents a cycle, and we are beginning the cycle of the year again
Which blessings do we make on the SECOND night of Rosh Hashanah while lighting candles?
Lehadlik ner shel Yom Hazikaron
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Shehechiyanu
What took place on day 6 of creation?
Hashem created Adam and Chava, the first man and woman
What is the connection between the “head” and the Jewish New Year?
Just as the head influences the entire body, Rosh Hashanah influences the entire year
What happened on Yom Kippur in the times of Moses (Moshe)?
Hashem forgave the Jews for the sin of serving the Golden Calf
Name 3 Foods that are Traditionally eaten on Rosh Hashanah
1. Apples (/in honey)
2. Pomegranate (seeds)
3. Head of a fish
(4. New Fruit)
Which blessings do we make on the FIRST (Special This Year) night of Rosh Hashanah while lighting candles?
Lehadlik ner Shel Shabbat v’shel Yom Hazikaron
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Shehechiyanu