Preparing for Yom Kippur
What shall you drink the day before to stay hydrated throughout the day of fast?
Water
What is the evening service that means "All vows"?
Kol Nidrei
Where is Yom Kippur celebrated?
It is celebrated globally, but only considered a public holiday in Jerusalem.
What does wearing the colour white represent?
Symbolizes purity
Represents death
Reminds Jews of their morality; inspires them to repent even further for sins with more adoration;
How long is the fast?
25 hours
Is overeating prior to the day of Yom Kippur beneficial?
No, you should eat normal sized meals
What is the early morning service with a reading from the Torah?
Shacharit
Yom Kippur is a time to ask for?
Forgiveness
What is the Shofar?
The horn of a Ram
Which religion is it celebrated by?
Judaism
The consumption of what beverages shall be refrained from?
coffee, and tea(Caffeinated drinks)
What is the second early morning service from the reading of the Torah?
Musaf
Which religious place of worship do Jewish people spend there time at during Yom Kippur?
Synagogues
What is a Kittel or Sargenes?
A white robe made of cotton or a cotton-polyester blend
Which city is Yom Kippur considered a public holiday?
Jerusalem
During the Yom Kippur fast what is advised to do?
(Name 2 things atleast)
Attend synagogue prayer services
Avoid speaking or thinking about food and hunger
Try sleeping in the afternoon
Sniff spices
What is the afternoon service with a reading from the Torah and the book of Jonah?
Minchah
Historically speaking, where was the first place Yom Kippur was celebrated?
Mount Sinai shortly after G-d gave the Ten Commandments to Moses
“G'mar chatimah tovah” is referred to as what in English?
Means “A good final sealing”
Most common greeting
What does Yom Kippur mean?
The day of atonement
What nutrients should be focused on in your meals the day before? (Name at least 1)
- Complex carbohydrates
- Protein
- Fiber
What is the final service?
Neilah
What major opportunity is presented on the day of Yom Kippur?
An opportunity for reconciliation; self-criticism for the past year, and a time to avoid future sins
What is a Tallit?
A fringed prayer shawl made of wool or cotton
Which people are exempted from taking apart in this holy day? (Name at least 2)
Children who have not yet had their bar or bat-mitzvah, pregnant women, and the ill