Holiday Basics
This weekly day of rest begins Friday at sundown
What is Shabbat
The ram's horn blown during services
What is the shofar
Unleavened bread is eaten during this holiday
What is Passover
A temporary hut is built for this holday
What is sukkot
Lighting candles for 8 nights
What is Hanukkah
This holiday marks the Jewish New Year
What is Rosh Hashanah
This day is focused on fasting and atonement
What is Yom Kippur
People traditionally study all night while snacking on dairy foods
What is Shavuot
The 8-branched candelabra used during a winter holiday
What is a hannukiah or menorah
Booing and shaking graggers when hearing Haman's name
What is Purim
This holiday celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai
What is Shavuot
A common greeting meaning "good year"
Triangle cookies for Purim are called
What are hamantaschen
This represents the bitterness of slavery on a seder plate
What are bitter herbs or horseradish
What is sukkot
Often called Jewish Earth Day, this celebrates the new year of the trees
What is Tu B'Shevat
People often refrain from wearing this on Yom Kippur
What is leather
A great debate is often held if you should top this with applesauce or sour cream. Everyone is in agreement that ketchup is never an option
What is a latke
Hunting for bags of bread with a feather, spoon, and candle are traditional ways to prepare for this holiday
What is Passover
Dancing with a torah is a way to enter into this holiday
What is simchat Torah
Jewish holidays follow this type of calendar
What is the lunar calendar
The 10-day period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
What are the Days of Awe
Why do we eat fried foods on Hanuakkah
To acknowledge the miracle of the oil lasting 8 days
A festive meal, giving gifts to friends, donating to those in need, and hearing the retelling of the story are ways to celebrate which holiday?
What is Purim
The blast of the shofar ends this holiday