The High Holidays Quiz

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    What does Yom Kippur mean?

    • Day of Atonement
    • Day of Thanks
    • Day of the Torah
    • Day of Condemnation
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The quiz has key points and details of the High Holidays in the Jewish religion: Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah.

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  • 2. 

    What does dipping an apple in honey symbolize during Rosh Hashanah?

    • Expresses a wish for a sweet new year

    • A fresh start and ridding your past years sins

    • It is written in the Torah

    • A solemn prayer, not a celebratory tradition

    Correct Answer
    A. Expresses a wish for a sweet new year
    Explanation
    Dipping an apple in honey during Rosh Hashanah symbolizes expressing a wish for a sweet new year. This tradition is a way to start the year on a positive note and hope for a year filled with happiness, joy, and sweetness. By partaking in this custom, individuals are symbolically asking for blessings and good fortune in the coming year. It is a way to celebrate and express optimism for the future.

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  • 3. 

    On which Jewish holiday is there a strict fast?

    • Rosh Hashanah

    • Hanukkah

    • Tu B'Shevat

    • Yom Kippur

    Correct Answer
    A. Yom Kippur
    Explanation
    Yom Kippur is the Jewish holiday on which there is a strict fast. Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day of the year in Judaism, and it is observed with a 25-hour fast from sundown to sundown. This fast is a way for Jewish people to atone for their sins and seek forgiveness from God. It is a time of reflection, prayer, and repentance, and the strict fast is seen as a way to fully dedicate oneself to the spiritual aspects of the holiday.

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  • 4. 

    What holiday is known as the most important in the Jewish religion?

    • Yom Kippur

    • Rosh Hashanah

    • Hanukkah

    • Purim

    Correct Answer
    A. Yom Kippur
    Explanation
    Yom Kippur is known as the most important holiday in the Jewish religion because it is considered the Day of Atonement. It is a solemn day of fasting and prayer, where Jews seek forgiveness for their sins and reflect on their actions from the past year. Yom Kippur is a time for spiritual introspection and repentance, and is seen as an opportunity to start the new year with a clean slate. It holds great significance in Jewish tradition and is observed with solemnity and reverence.

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    Which of the following CAN you do on Yom Kippur?

    • Eat and drink

    • Apply lotions, ointments, or creams

    • Light candles for dead parents or grandparents

    • Bathe and wash

    Correct Answer
    A. Light candles for dead parents or grandparents
    Explanation
    On Yom Kippur, a Jewish holiday of fasting and repentance, one is not allowed to eat and drink, apply lotions or creams, or bathe and wash. However, lighting candles in memory of deceased parents or grandparents is a permissible activity on this day.

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  • 6. 

    What does the number of pomegranate seeds represent?

    • The days in the year

    • The number of candles lit during holidays

    • The number of commandments Jews are obiged to fulfill

    • The number of Torah scriptures

    Correct Answer
    A. The number of commandments Jews are obiged to fulfill
    Explanation
    The number of pomegranate seeds represents the number of commandments Jews are obliged to fulfill. In Judaism, there are 613 commandments, known as mitzvot, which are derived from the Torah. Each seed in a pomegranate is believed to represent one of these commandments, symbolizing the importance of fulfilling them in Jewish religious practice.

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  • 7. 

    In Hebrew, what does Rosh Hashanah mean?

    • May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year

    • Head of the Year

    • And You shall cast their sins into the depths of the sea." We leave our old shortcomings behind us, thus starting the new year with a clean slate

    • New Years Day

    Correct Answer
    A. Head of the Year
    Explanation
    Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and is referred to as the "Head of the Year." This term signifies the beginning of a new year and the start of a fresh cycle in the Jewish calendar. It is a time for reflection, repentance, and renewal, where individuals leave their past mistakes behind and strive for a better year ahead. The phrase "May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year" is also associated with Rosh Hashanah, expressing the hope for a positive and prosperous year for oneself and others.

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  • 8. 

    Why do Jews avoid wearing leather shoes on Yom Kippur?

    • It is considered a dirty practice

    • Leather represented luxury during ancient times

    • It is written in the Torah that they mustn't be worn

    • It is morally wrong for Jews

    Correct Answer
    A. Leather represented luxury during ancient times
    Explanation
    During ancient times, leather was considered a luxury material. By avoiding wearing leather shoes on Yom Kippur, Jews are symbolically demonstrating their humility and renouncing materialistic desires. This practice is rooted in the belief that Yom Kippur is a day of atonement and spiritual reflection, where individuals should focus on repentance and spiritual matters rather than worldly possessions.

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  • 9. 

    How many hous are in the Yom Kippur fast?

    • 23 hours

    • 20 hours

    • 24 hours

    • 25 hours

    Correct Answer
    A. 25 hours
  • 10. 

    On what date do Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah on the 2010 calendar?

    • September 8th-10th

    • September 17th-18th

    • December 1st-10th

    • March 8th

    Correct Answer
    A. September 8th-10th
    Explanation
    Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, and it is celebrated on the first and second days of the Jewish month of Tishrei. In the year 2010, the first day of Rosh Hashanah fell on September 8th, and the second day fell on September 9th. Therefore, the correct answer is September 8th-10th.

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  • 11. 

    For Rosh Hashanah who lights the holiday candles and recites the blessings?

    • The eldest of the family

    • The youngest of the family

    • The boys

    • The girls

    Correct Answer
    A. The girls
    Explanation
    In Jewish tradition, it is customary for women to light the holiday candles and recite the blessings for Rosh Hashanah. This responsibility is typically given to the girls in the family, as they are seen as the ones who bring light and warmth into the home. The act of lighting the candles and reciting the blessings is a symbol of ushering in the holiday and creating a sacred atmosphere for the family to come together and celebrate.

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    What is customary to greet one another with during Rosh Hashanah?

    • Have a healthy new year

    • Happy new year!

    • May you be inscribed for a sweet and good year

    • Have a good fast

    Correct Answer
    A. Have a healthy new year
    Explanation
    During Rosh Hashanah, it is customary to greet one another with the phrase "Have a healthy new year." This greeting reflects the desire for good health and well-being in the coming year. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, and it is a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal. By wishing someone a healthy new year, it is a way to express hopes for a positive and prosperous year ahead.

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