Holidays
Symbols
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This weekly holiday is a day of rest for the Jews, spanning from around sunset on Friday to the appearance of 3 stars on Saturday.
What is Shabbat?
100
It is a special braided candle used usually on Saturday night.
What is a Havdallah candle?
100
Orthodox, Modern-Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism.
What are the 4 sects of Judaism?
200
Contrary to popular belief, Jews do not get presents on all 8 nights of this unnamed holiday. The recommended materials for this holiday include spinning tops, a Menorah or Chanukkiah, and 8 glowing candles.
What is Hanukkah?
200
It contains the Shema and is found on a doorpost to a Jewish home.
What is a Mezuzah?
200
A synonym for "yarmulke". A religious head covering mostly worn by Orthodox men to demonstrate their respect for God.
What is a kippa?
300
According to Judaism, this day is the holiest day of the year. Generally, Jews fast and pray in an effort to atone for their sins and to be "written into the book of life".
What is Yom Kippur, or "the day of atonement"?
300
The compound of two equilateral triangles, this symbol is generally recognized as a symbol of Judaism.
What is a "magen David", or Star of David?
300
The forefathers of Judaism.
Who are Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?
400
The Jewish new year, usually sometime in September. It is a tradition to consume apples dipped in honey on this day.
What is Rosh Hashana (literally meaning "head of the new year")?
400
Chocolate coins of various sizes, wrapped in gold foil. Customary Hanukkah gifts.
What are Hanukkah gelt?
400
This Israeli city is where the U.S. embassy is located.
What is Tel Aviv?
500
This holiday is celebrated for 8 days outside of Israel, and for 7 days in Israel. Jews thoroughly clean their houses in preparation for this holiday, in order to remove traces of "leavened bread" and "leavened food".
What is Passover?
500
The silver pointer used in reading from the Torah Scroll.
What is the Yad?
500
The prohibition of eating milk and meat together, of eating animals that were not killed according to the laws of "shechita", of consuming blood or live animals, of eating particular fats, and of eating reptiles or amphibians.
What is "kashrut", or the act of keeping kosher?
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