Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah means...
What is the main "theme" of Yom Kippur?
Apologizing for the things we have done wrong
What is the traditional food eaten after Yom Kippur morning services?
Nothing, trick question
How many different kinds of Shofar blasts do we blow?
4 (but some people say it's 3)
How many days do we celebrate Rosh Hashanah?
2
On the afternoon of the first day of Rosh Hashana, (except a Shabbat), it is customary to walk to a body of flowing water, say a special prayer, and symbolically empty our pockets into the river, casting off our sins. What is this custom called ?
Tashlich
We avoid wearing clothing made from this on Yom Kippur.
Leather
What combination of 2 foods do we typically eat on Rosh Hashanah?
Apples and Honey
Which is the most popular type of horn used to make a shofar which we blow on Rosh Hashana ?
Ram
What is the first major prayer of Yom Kippur called?
Kol Nidre
How do you greet others on Rosh Hashanah?
Shanah Tovah (have a good new year)
What is the meaning of "Yom Kippur"?
The Day of Atonement
What food represents the cycle of the year?
Round Challah
What do we call the final Shofar blast?
Tekiah Gedolah
Is an adult required to fast on Yom Kippur if it would be dangerous to their health?
No
The period between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur is called in Hebrew "Aseret Ymay Tshuva". How many days does this repentance period last?
10
How long does the Yom Kippur fast last?
25 hours
What part of the fish symbolizes the new year?
How many times is the shofar blown on Yom Kippur?
1
What is the name of the special prayerbook for the High Holidays?
Machzor (means to return or go over)
Rosh Hashanah takes place at the beginning of what Hebrew month?
Tishrei (the 1st and 2nd days)
What story do we read on Yom Kippur afternoon?
Jonah and the Whale
What fruit is associated with High Holidays because it is ripe at this season?
Pomegranate, a fruit that is associated with wisdom and Torah
How many times is the shofar sounded during each day of Rosh Hashana ?
100
What story do we read from the Torah on Rosh Hashanah?
The Binding of Isaac, also known as the Akeidah