Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Quiz

What does Rosh Hashanah literally translate to in Hebrew?

• Middle of the year

• Beginning of the year

• End of the year

• No specific meaning

When is Rosh Hashanah usually celebrated?

• September

• April

• January

• June

What is the symbolic meaning of apples dipped in honey during Rosh Hashanah?

• Harvest season

• Bitterness

• Good health

• Sweet new year

Why is Yom Kippur considered the Day of Atonement?

• To have a feast

• To ask for forgiveness

• To reflect on past mistakes

• To celebrate the new year

When does Yom Kippur take place in relation to Rosh Hashanah?

• 5 days after

• 10 days after

• 2 weeks after

• 1 month after

What is the purpose of the festive meal served before the Yom Kippur fast?

• To have a family gathering

• To honor the ancestors

• To celebrate the end of fasting

• To prepare for fasting

How long does the Yom Kippur observance last?

• 25 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 12 hours

What is the name of the ram's horn blown during Rosh Hashanah?

• Shofar

• Kudu

• Trumpet

• Clarion

What happened on the first Yom Kippur?

• Abraham was told my God to offer his son Issac

• Moses brought the 10 Commandments a second time to the people

• Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt

• The Israelites entered the Promised Land