Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish New Year
What is Rosh Hashanah?
purifies the contaminated
What is a Mikvah?
A blessing over wine or grape juice
What is Kiddush?
To awaken each person
What is the purpose of shofar blasts?
Derives from Hebrew root word “to return.”
What is Teshuvah?
Have a good year
What is Shana Tova?
“I failed to do something I was supposed to do”
What is violation of Mitzvah Obligation?
means "connecting through prayer"
What is Tefillah?
Symbolizes the cycle of the year and the ongoing nature of time.
What is round Challah Bread?
A prayer of thanks recited after the meal.
What is Birkat HaMazon?
The "Day of Shofar Blasts"
What is Yom Teruah?
Selicha, Mechilah & Kappara
What are the 3 levels of forgiveness?
means "how to do more"
What is Tzedakah?
Represents a sweet new year
What are apples dipped in honey?
People toss bread crumbs into a body of water to symbolically cast away old habits & mistakes
What is Tashlich?
A commandment from God; performed as a religious duty
What are Mitzvah Practices?
“I did something I was NOT supposed to”
What is the violation of Mitzvah Prohibition?
God’s guidance for religious and ethical living
Tekiah, Shevarim, Teruah & Tehiah Gedolah
What are the four styles of shofar blasts?
A sunset service offering a public apology, on the eve of YK (for failing to keep one’s promises).
What is Kol Nidre?
Teshuvah, Tefillah, Tzedakah
What is, the correct way to START Rosh Hashanah?
...carries the penalty of capital punishment.
What is sin level number 3?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
What is the Pentateuch? (5 books of Hebrew Bible)
Kiddush, Blessings & Birkat HaMazon
What is the "meal structure" during Rosh Hashanah?
Known as the ultimate Tzaddik
Who is Yeshua (Jesus)?