Jewish Holidays
Jewish Symbols
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Fun Facts
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What holiday celebrates the Jewish New Year?

Rosh Hashanah


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What is the six-pointed star called?

Star of David (Magen David)

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What does the Hebrew word “Shalom” mean?

Peace (also Hello and Goodbye!)

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What is the most sacred book in Judaism?

The Torah

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What day of the week is the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat)?

Saturday

200

What holiday celebrates freedom from slavery in Egypt?

Passover

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What is the small box worn during prayer called?

Tefillin

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The word “Torah” means what in English?

Teaching or Law

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What’s the Jewish place of worship called?

Synagogue

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What special bread is eaten on Shabbat?

Challah

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On what holiday do we light candles for 8 nights?

Hanukkah

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What do Jews hang on their doorposts?

Mezuzah

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What does “Tzedakah” mean?

Charity or Justice

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What city is the holiest in Judaism?

Jerusalem

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What’s the name of the hat many Jewish men wear?

Kippah/Yarmulke

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What holiday is known as the “Day of Atonement”?

Yom Kippur

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What’s the special candle holder used during Hanukkah called?

Menorah

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The word “Mitzvah” means what?

A good deed or commandment

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What language was most of the Hebrew Bible written in?

Hebrew

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What is the Jewish New Year greeting?

Shanah Tovah!

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What spring festival celebrates the giving of the Torah?

Shavuot

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What cloth covers the Torah in the synagogue?

Torah mantle

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What does “Bar” or “Bat Mitzvah” literally mean?

Son (Bar) or Daughter (Bat) of the Commandment

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What’s the collection of Jewish laws and teachings called?

The Talmud

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What’s the name of the spinning top played with during Hanukkah?

Dreidel

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