What Is Yom Kippur?
What does Yom Kippur mean?
Day of Atonement
What can you eat or drink on Yom Kippur?
Nothing! We fast
Where do many people go on Yom Kippur?
Synagogue
What color do many people wear on Yom Kippur?
White
What instrument ends Yom Kippur?
Shofar
What holiday comes right before Yom Kippur?
Rosh Hashanah
True or False: We take bubble baths on Yom Kippur.
False
Are the prayers on Yom Kippur short or long?
Long
Why do people wear white on Yom Kippur?
To show purity and a fresh start
What animal is the shofar made from?
A ram
What do we do on Yom Kippur to fix our mistakes?
Say sorry and ask for forgiveness
What kind of shoes should you not wear on Yom Kippur?
Leather shoes
What’s the name of the prayer that starts Yom Kippur?
Kol Nidrei
What do we do if we hurt someone before Yom Kippur?
Say sorry and ask forgiveness
Is the last shofar blast short or long?
Long
Why is it called the holiest day of the year?
It’s the day we try to become our best selves
Name 2 mitzvot we follow on Yom Kippur.
(Any 2: fasting, no bathing, no lotion, no leather, etc.)
What’s the name of the prayer where we say sorry?
Vidui (Confession)
Does saying sorry to God fix hurting a friend?
No – we have to say sorry to the friend too!
Why do we blow the shofar at the end?
To show the fast is over and a new start begins