Shofar 101
what do we eat to symbolize a sweet new year?
what is apples and honey
What is Rosh Hashanah?
The Jewish start of the new year
What is the holiest holiday in Judaism?
Yom Kippur
Make the sound for Tekiah
a single long blast/call
What do some people put on the table or eat for Rosh hashanah to symbolize it being the "head" of the new year?
what is a fish head.
How do you wish people a happy Rosh Hashanah in Hebrew?
Shana Tova Umetukah
What is the Tradition of Tashlich?
throwing bread or something safer to the animals, into a moving body of water to symbolize getting rid of our sins.
Make the sound for Tekiah Gedolah
a very very long sound.
How many seeds do we say are in a pomegranate?
what is 316 - one for each mitzvah.
What are you supposed to do in the 10 days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?
reflect on your past year and apologize for anything bad you've done in the past.
How long does Yom kippur fast last?
From sunset to sunset (25 hours)
make the sound for Teruah
nine or more rapid staccato blasts
Name one of the 7 fruits or vegetables listed in the Torah called the Seven Species of Israel.
what is Wheat, Barley, Grape, Fig, Pomegranates, olives and dates.
What does the word Teshuva mean?
To repent or apologize.
what is the prayer we say on Yom Kippur called?
Kol Nidrei
make the sound for Shevarim
why do we eat round challah on Rosh Hashanah?
cycle of the year, creation of the world.
The Days of Awe
Why do we fast on Yom Kippur?
To concentrate on the past year and your relationship with G-d