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What fruit do we typically eat on Rosh Hashanah?
Apples or pomegranates
What is the common greeting we say on Rosh Hashanah?
Shanah Tova
What animal does a shofar typically come from?
Ram
What does dipping apples in honey signify?
A sweet new year
Name two books of the Torah
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
What is the typical shape of a challah on Rosh Hashanah?
Round
What does Rosh Hashanah literally mean?
Head of the year
Name one of the calls for the shofar
Tikiah, shivarim, teruah, tikiah gedolah
What is the rolled pastry that is filled with jelly, nuts, chocolate, etc. called?
Rugalech
How many days are there between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?
10
What part of the fish is traditionally put on the table at Rosh Hashanah?
What do we say around any Jewish holiday?
Chag sameach
What is the purpose of hearing the shofar blast?
To awaken yourself spiritually
What is the noodle or potato dish that can be served sweet or savory?
Kugel
How many Torahs does Kol Ami have?
8
What do the clergy (cantors and rabbis) wear only during the High Holidays?
White robes
What is not an appropriate greeting on Yom Kippur?
What is the main prayer on the night of Yom Kippur called? We name the service after this prayer.
Kol Nidre
What dessert is lekah in Hebrew?
Honey cake
What month are the High Holidays in?
Tishrei
How many seeds are said to be in a pomegranate and what do they represent?
613 mitzvot
What are the days in between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur called?
The Days of Awe
How many times does Jewish law require the shofar to be blown on each day of Rosh Hashanah?
30
What is Melissa's favorite Jewish dessert?
Chocolate babka
How old is Melissa?
23