Shabbat
How many candles do we use for shabbat?
Two
What does Rosh Hashanah celebrate?
The Jewish new year
What is Yom Kippur about?
A day centered on atonement and repentance, while thinking about actions for the past year and asking for forgiveness.
What are some common Hanukkah foods?
Latkes, jelly doughnuts, matzah ball soup, applesauce, noodle kugel
What is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah?
A coming-of-age ceremony for Jewish boys and girls at age 13, marking when they become responsible for their own religious education
When does Shabbat start?
Friday night, at sundown
What are some common eaten on Rosh Hashanah? (4 answers)
1) Round Challah
2) Pomegranate
3) Fish Head
4) Apples and Honey
What do we do on Yom Kippur? (3 answers)
Fast (not eat) for a day, pray, and blow the shofar
What is the story of Hanukkah?
The Greeks were trying to persecute the Jews and destroy the second temple in Jerusalem, but the maccabees fought back. Even though the Greeks destroyed their oil supply so they could not light their candles in the temple, the candles stayed lit for 8 days. It was a miracle from G-d.
What are some rules of a Kosher diet?
A diet that prohibits eating meat and dairy products together, pork, and shellfish
What did G-d create on the first day of creation?
Light and darkness
What does "Rosh Hashanah" mean in English?
Head of the Year
Why do we blow the shofar?
A call to pray, gets people's attention, biblical way to praise god
What is gelt?
chocolate coins!
Why do we wear Kippahs?
Many Jewish people keep their heads covered when they are praying as a sign of respect for God.
What is special about the Havdalah candle? (2 answers)
It is braided and it has many wicks
What is Tashlich?
A Jewish ceremony that symbolizes casting off the sins of the past year by throwing bread into bodies of water. Sometimes ducks and fish eat the bread too.
What does G-d write in during Yom Kippur, according to Jewish Folklore?
The Book of Life
What is the difference between a hanukkiah and a menorah?
Hannukkia has 9 candles, and a menorah has 7
What does Chai mean in English?
Chai: A word that means "life" and has a numerical value of 18, which is considered a lucky number in Judaism
Le Chaim means "to life"
What is not permitted on Shabbat?
Work is not permitted because Shabbat is a day of rest, because G-d rested on the 7th day of creation
What are the Days of Awe?
The Days of Awe are a 10-day period that begins with Rosh Hashanah and ends with Yom Kippur. It is a time to ask for forgiveness and reflect before Yom Kippur.
What are the four shofar sounds? (if nobody knows the name, we can act them out)
What do the letters on the dreidel mean in English? (the phrase can be in English or Hebrew)
A great miracle happened there
There is referring to Israel
What is a mezuzah and why is it important?
It is a tiny scroll with writing from the Torah that is placed in a case and hung on a doorpost. It is a reminder that God is always there. Some people touch it before entering a room.