Jewish Calendar Quiz

What is the purpose of adding an extra month in the Jewish calendar during a leap year?

• To celebrate a special holiday

• To stay in step with the seasons

• To have more months in a year

• To honour an historical event

In which month does the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, take place?

• Nissan

• Tishrei

• Sivan

• Av

Who is credited with creating the first Jewish calendar?

• Moses

• Hillel II

• King David

• Abraham

What do we call the beginning days of each month in the Jewish calendar?

• New Year Days

• Rosh Hashanah

• Rosh Chodesh

• Sabbath Days

How long does it take for the moon to complete one orbit around the earth, forming a lunar month?

• 30 days

• 29 1/2 days

• 365 days

• 354 days

What is the primary difference between the Jewish calendar and the Australian secular calendar?

• The Jewish calendar has 365 days, while the Australian calendar has 354 days.

• The Jewish calendar is based on the moon, and the Australian calendar is based on the sun.

• The Jewish calendar has 12 months, while the Australian calendar has 13 months.

• The Jewish calendar starts in Tishrei, and the Australian calendar starts in Nissan.