Jewish Holidays
What holiday celebrates the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah
What is the six-pointed star called?
Star of David (Magen David)
What does the Hebrew word “Shalom” mean?
Peace (also Hello and Goodbye!)
What is the most sacred book in Judaism?
The Torah
What day of the week is the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat)?
Saturday
What holiday celebrates freedom from slavery in Egypt?
Passover
What is the small box worn during prayer called?
Tefillin
The word “Torah” means what in English?
Teaching or Law
What’s the Jewish place of worship called?
Synagogue
What special bread is eaten on Shabbat?
Challah
On what holiday do we light candles for 8 nights?
Hanukkah
What do Jews hang on their doorposts?
Mezuzah
What does “Tzedakah” mean?
Charity or Justice
What city is the holiest in Judaism?
Jerusalem
What’s the name of the hat many Jewish men wear?
Kippah/Yarmulke
What holiday is known as the “Day of Atonement”?
Yom Kippur
What’s the special candle holder used during Hanukkah called?
Menorah
The word “Mitzvah” means what?
A good deed or commandment
What language was most of the Hebrew Bible written in?
Hebrew
What is the Jewish New Year greeting?
Shanah Tovah!
What spring festival celebrates the giving of the Torah?
Shavuot
What cloth covers the Torah in the synagogue?
Torah mantle
What does “Bar” or “Bat Mitzvah” literally mean?
Son (Bar) or Daughter (Bat) of the Commandment
What’s the collection of Jewish laws and teachings called?
The Talmud
What’s the name of the spinning top played with during Hanukkah?
Dreidel