Big things that happened this year?
What Jewish year are we in now?
5785
What do we wish each other on Rosh Hashanah?
shana tova umetuka
Which fruit do we dip into honey?
apple
Who was almost sacrificed by Avraham and is remembered on Rosh Hashanah?
Yitzchak / Isaac
How many days long is Rosh Hashanah?
2 days (even in Israel!)
What are the four sounds a shofar makes?
Tekiah, Shevarim, Teruah, Tekiah Gedolah
What is a pomegranate called in Hebrew?
Rimon
Which person was swallowed by a big fish and learned about forgiveness?
Yonah / Jonah
This year is special in Israel because it marks how many years since independence?
77!
Why do we do Tashlich near running water?
To symbolise our mistakes being washed away and starting fresh
Many people eat carrots on Rosh Hashanah. What do they symbolise?
Increase and many blessings.
Who was Avraham’s wife, known for her kindness and faith, and the first foremother of the Jewish people?
Sarah
Why do Jews all over the world celebrate the new year at the same time, even if the seasons are different?
Because it’s based on the Hebrew calendar, not the weather.
Why do we eat new fruits on the second night of Rosh Hashanah?
So we can say the blessing of Shehecheyanu, thanking Hashem for bringing us to this season
Why do some eat the head of a fish or lamb on Rosh Hashanah?
It reminds us to lead with wisdom and responsibility, to be “at the head” in our choices, not just follow like a tail.
Name one of the kings of Israel. (Shaul, David, Shlomo — any two correct)
Shaul, David, Shlomo