Origins
Where did Rosh Hashanah originate?
Ancient Israel
Who participates in Rosh Hashanah?
Jewish people of all denominations (Orthodox, Reform, Conservative, etc.)
What is a common food associated with Rosh Hashanah?
Apples dipped in honey
How long is Rosh Hashanah typically celebrated by Reform Jews?
1 day
What might Jewish people reflect on during Rosh Hashanah?
The past year and their actions
Which book of the Bible does Rosh Hashanah originate from?
Leviticus
Where do many Jewish people gather to pray and hear the Torah during Rosh Hashanah?
What do the apples dipped in honey represent?
hope > for a sweet new year
How long is Rosh Hashanah typically celebrated by Orthodox Jews?
2 days
What do Jewish people avoid on Rosh Hashanah?
Work
Which sacred Jewish text includes the books of Leviticus and Numbers, where Rosh Hashanah is mentioned?
Torah
What might Jewish families eat for good luck?
Pomegranates
What does the shofar (ram's horn) encourage?
Reflection and repentance
What time of day does Rosh Hashanah begin at?
What has Rosh Hashanah developed into over time?
The Jewish New Year
What is the translation of "Rosh Hashanah?"
"Head of the Year"
What is the shofar?
A ram's horn that is blown
What does the Tashlich represent?
What time of day does Rosh Hashanah end?
Nightfall
What is the Machzor?
A holiday prayer book
What is this tradition the anniversary of?
The creation of humanity
What is the Tashlich?
During Rosh Hashanah, people greet each other with "shanah tovah." What does this mean?
"Good year"
Rosh Hashanah begins on the eve of which Jewish month?
Tishrei
What do Jewish people ask God for during Rosh Hashanah?