Shavuot
What types of food do we eat a Shavout?
Dairy
At what time of year is Chanukah?
December (around Christmastime)
How many plagues were there?
10
Who is the evil man in the Purim story? - He's the prime minister
Haman
What special trumpet-like instrument is blown at Rosh Hashanna?
A shofar
What colour clothing do Jews wear on Shavuot?
white
What do we light at Chanukah?
Chanukiah / Menorah
What do we eat instead of bread at Pesach / Passover?
BONUS (open to all groups - raise your hand if you know): This is known as __________ bread
Matzah
BONUS: unleavened
How many corners does Haman's hat have?
3
Why do we eat honey? For example, we eat honeycake and apple & honey.
To symbolise a good and sweet year ahead.
What festival comes before Shavuot?
Pesach / Passover
What types of food do we eat at Chanukah?
Fried Food (eg. latkas, doughnuts)
Who lead the Israelites across the Red Sea?
Moses
What do we eat at Purim to remember Haman and what is it filled with?
Hamantaschen
Jam / Chocolate
The Jewish New Year
How long is the Omer (period between Passover [Pesach] and Shavuot)?
49 days (7 weeks)
What was the miracle of Chanukah?
The oil that was meant to last for one day / night lasted for 8 days / nights.
Who made the Red Sea part for the Israelites?
God
Why was Vashti banished from the castle?
She won't dance at the King's party.
What does Yom Kippur symbolise?
The closing of the "gates of forgiveness"?
What does Shavuot mark the end of?
Counting the Omer (period between Passover [Pesach] and Shavuot)
Who does Chanukah celebrate the victory of?
The Maccabees
What book do Jews read from at the Seder?
Haggadah
What are some of the characters in the Purim Story? (Name at least 2)
(King) Achashverosh
Mordechai
(Queen) Esther
(Queen) Vashti
Haman
What is the evening Yom Kippur service called?
Kol Nidre