Food
On Rosh Hashanah, Apples are customarily dipped into what?
Honey
How many days does Rosh Hashanah last?
2
What drink is customary to drink on Rosh Hashanah?
Grape juice or wine. You'll all have grape juice!
True or false:
Rosh Hashanah is often called Jewish new year by others
True
What type of bread typically eaten for Jewish holidays? (Name and shape!)
Round Challah- YUM!
On what day of creation was Rosh Hashanah?
the 6th
Is it a tradition to listen to the shofar on Rosh Hashanah?
Yes. It's customary to listen to the shofar on this high holiday to "wake you from your slumber" and do better in the new year
True or false:
On Rosh Hashanah Jewish people are not supposed to work
True
What part of the fish is eaten on Rosh Hashanah?
Fish Head!
Which holiday comes 10 days after Rosh Hashanah?
Yom kippur.
Why are apple dipped in honey on Rosh Hashanah?
To evoke a sweet new year!
True or false:
Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the universe
False! Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of earth and man.
Which 2 fruit are eaten on Rosh Hashanah?
Apple and Pomegranate.
At which time does Rosh Hashanah begin? Sunrise, Sunset or nightfall?
Nightfall. When the first 3 stars are visible, that is when all Jewish holidays start.
What is the name of the tradition to "cast away" your sins into a body of water?
Taslich- are you going this year?
True or false:
Rosh Hashanah this year starts at sundown on October 2.
True! And it lasts until sunset on October 4th.
What is the name of a popular carrot dish? It's sweet and delish!
Tzimmes
According to Jewish tradition, do pomegranates symbolize fertility or abundance?
Both! This is likely because of the seeds that the fruits contain. The 613 seeds are implied to represent the 613 commandments in the Torah.
It is customary to light how many candles on Rosh Hashanah?
2
True or false:
Women are prohibited from blowing the shofar
False of course. Women unlike men (above the age of 13) are not required to blow the shofar but they are allowed to do it if they like!!