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True or False
100

On Rosh Hashanah, Apples are customarily dipped into what?

Honey

100

How many days does Rosh Hashanah last?

2

100

What drink is customary to drink on Rosh Hashanah?

Grape juice or wine. You'll all have grape juice!

100

True or false:

Rosh Hashanah is often called Jewish new year by others

True

200

What type of bread typically eaten for Jewish holidays? (Name and shape!)

Round Challah- YUM!

200

On what day of creation was Rosh Hashanah?

the 6th

200

Is it a tradition to listen to the shofar on Rosh Hashanah?

Yes. It's customary to listen to the shofar on this high holiday to "wake you from your slumber" and do better in the new year

200

True or false:

On Rosh Hashanah Jewish people are not supposed to work

True

300

What part of the fish is eaten on Rosh Hashanah?

Fish Head!

300

Which holiday comes 10 days after Rosh Hashanah?

Yom kippur.

300

Why are apple dipped in honey on Rosh Hashanah?

To evoke a sweet new year!

300

True or false:

Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the universe

False! Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of earth and man. 

400

Which 2 fruit are eaten on Rosh Hashanah?

Apple and Pomegranate. 

400

At which time does Rosh Hashanah begin? Sunrise, Sunset or nightfall?

Nightfall. When the first 3 stars are visible, that is when all Jewish holidays start. 

400

What is the name of the tradition to "cast away" your sins into a body of water?

Taslich- are you going this year?

400

True or false:

Rosh Hashanah this year starts at sundown on October 2.

True! And it lasts until sunset on October 4th.

500

What is the name of a popular carrot dish? It's sweet and delish!

Tzimmes

500

According to Jewish tradition, do pomegranates symbolize fertility or abundance?  

Both! This is likely because of the seeds that the fruits contain. The 613 seeds are implied to represent the 613 commandments in the Torah.

500

It is customary to light how many candles on Rosh Hashanah?

2

500

True or false:

Women are prohibited from blowing the shofar

False of course. Women unlike men (above the age of 13) are not required to blow the shofar but they are allowed to do it if they like!! 

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