RH JNET Flashcard

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What does "Rosh Hashanah" literally mean?

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Head of the Year

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On which Hebrew date does Rosh Hashanah begin?

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1st of Tishrei

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Why is the challah baked round on Rosh Hashanah?

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To symbolize continuity and the cycle of life

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In some communities, people eat carrots because the Yiddish word for carrot (“meren”) also means what?

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Multiply

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What is the name of the short ceremony where people throw bread crumbs into water on Rosh Hashanah?

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Tashlich

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Which medieval Jewish philosopher emphasized that the shofar awakens people from their “slumber” of complacency?

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Maimonides (Rambam)

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Rosh Hashanah begins a period known as the Aseret Yemei Teshuvah. How long does this period last?

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10 days

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What is the name of the three different types of shofar blasts sounded on Rosh Hashanah?

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Tekiah, Shevarim, Teruah

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Which animal’s horn is specifically not permitted for use as a shofar on Rosh Hashanah?

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Cow

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What phrase is traditionally written in Rosh Hashanah greetings, wishing someone a good year?

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Ketivah v’Chatimah Tovah