Rosh Hashanah
Why is Rosh Hashanah 2 days?
Because it took awhile for the announcement of the holiday to travel. Jews observed it for two days as a safeguard to make sure they didn't accidently work on a festival day.
How many times should someone ask for forgiveness from the person they have wronged?
3 times
How many days do we celebrate Sukkot?
8 (7 in Israel)
When is Shemini Atzeret?
On the last day of Sukkot (the day immediately following Sukkot in Israel)
The custom of symbolically casting off your sins on the afternoon of the first day of Rosh Hashanah is called what?
Tashlich
What Hebrew month is Rosh Hashanah celebrated?
Tishrei
What is the first name of the memorial service during Yom Kippur?
Yizkor
What does Sukkot commemorate?
The journey through the desert on the way to Israel
What does Simchat Torah celebrate?
The conclusion of the annual Torah cycle and the start of the next Torah cycle.
How many hours is the Yom Kippur fast?
25
What Hebrew year starts on Rosh Hashanah this year?
5783
What is the Hebrew word for 'repentance'?
Teshuvah
What does the word 'Sukkot' mean?
Booth or hut
Simchat Torah is the only time of year that the Torah Scrolls are what?
Taken out of the ark and read at night.
Besides what is already prohibited during Shabbat. What 5 additional prohibitions are there during Yom Kippur?
1. Eating or drinking, 2. Bathing, 3. Anointing the body with oil, 4. Wearing leather, and 5. Sexual relations.
What fruit, which is believed to have 613 seeds in it that some people eat on Rosh Hashanah?
Pomegranate
How many services are there during Yom Kippur and what are their names?
1. Kol Nidrei, 2. Shachrit, 3. Mussaf, 4. Mincha, 5. Ne'ilah
What is the material used for the roof of the sukkah called?
Sekhakh
On the evening of Simchat Torah the Torah scrolls are carried around the sanctuary how many times?
7
The white robe that some Jews wear on the High Holidays is called what?
Kittel
What animal do some people eat the head of on Rosh Hashanah?
Fish
It is customary to eat dumplings, (usually served in soup) before Yom Kippur. The dumplings are hidden bits of meat in dough, symbolic of our desire that G-d will hide our sins. What is the Jewish name for these dumplings?
Kreplach
What are the four species (arba minim in Hebrew) used during Sukkot and what do they represent?
Lulav (the spine), Etrog (the heart), Arava/willow (the lips), Hadas/myrtle (the eyes)
What do Jews begin to ask for starting with the Musaf Amidah prayer of Shemini Atzeret?
Rain
On Simchat Torah, what are the circles made while holding the Torah and dancing around the synagogue called?
Hakafot