Origin/History
What is Yom Kippur?
The Jewish holy day known as the Day of Atonement.
What is atonement of sins?
The reconciliation between sinful humanity and a holy God, achieved through sacrificial acts (The Main Purpose of Yom Kippur)
What is fasting?
The act of not eating or drinking.
Who is Aaron?
The brother of Moses
(FUN FACT and remember this: Aaron was the first High Priest of Israel.)
*wink* *wink*
What do Jewish People where on Yom Kippur?
White clothing, Kittel and Tallit
What was the Golden Calf?
The sin committed by the Israelites that led to the establishment of Yom Kippur.
What is a reconciled relationship?
A relationship where people/partners acknowledge past conflicts, have taken responsibility for their actions and work towards healing and building trust.
(This is the type of relationship Yom Kippur aims to restore between people and God.)
Name one Yom Kippur Prayer Service.
1.) Maariv 5.) Neilah
2.) Shacharit
3.) Musaf
4.) Minchah
Who were Nadab and Abihu?
Aaron’s two sons who died after offering God unauthorized (strange) fire
Why do Jewish people avoid work on Yom Kippur?
Because it is a sacred day of rest
Who is Moses?
The Key figure in the founding of Judaism, who prayed for forgiveness and received the second tablets.
What is repentance?
The process of turning away from sin and turning towards God, signifying a change of heart and mind.
(The idea of seeking forgiveness from God and others.)
What is the Shofar?
The horn blown to call for morning prayer. (Reciting psalm 27)
What was the Tabernacle?
The structure where scarifies and rituals took place.
(The Most Holy Place)
What is “G’ Mar Chatima Tovah”?
The Traditional Hebrew greeting used before and on Yom Kippur.
(Meaning: "A good final sealing," in the Book of Life)
What is Mount Sinai?
The mountain Moses ascended to speak with God.
What is the day on which God forgives sins?
The 10th of Tishrei (or October 1st)
What should you before stepping in the Most Holy Place?
Bathe and wear sacred attire
Who do the Israelites trace their ancestry back to?
Jacob
What is the main focus of Yom Kippur?
What is Tishrei?
The Jewish month in which Yom Kippur occurs.
What is Sincere Repentance?
The genuine acknowledgment of one's sins, accompanied by heartfelt remorse and a desire for moral and spiritual change.
(The belief that actions, not just words, are needed for forgiveness. )
In the past, Israelites conduct Yom Kippur in the Tabernacle (The Most Holy Place). Now in Modern times Yom Kippur is conduct in...?
The Synagogue
What is the role of the High Priest (specifically on Yom Kippur)?
To perform the atonement ritual (purification ritual) of bringing a sin offering and a burnt offering to be sacrificed at the altar.
What is the proclamation said after the shofar is blown to symbolize the closing of Yom Kippur?
Next year in Jerusalem!