Jewish Studies Challenge

What is the significance of eating apples dipped in honey during Rosh Hashanah?

• To symbolize a sweet new year

• To remember the journey of the Israelites in the desert

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To commemorate the giving of the Torah

Which holiday commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian-Greek (Yevanim) empire?

• Purim

• Hanukkah

• Passover

• Shavuot

What is the primary purpose of the Sukkot holiday?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To remember the Exodus from Egypt

• To commemorate the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai

• To celebrate the creation of the world

During Passover, which item is traditionally not found on the Seder plate?

• Charoset

• Shank bone

• Challah bread

• Bitter herbs

What is the significance of the Shofar (ram's horn) in Jewish tradition?

• It is blown to mark the beginning of the Sabbath

• It is used in ceremonies to celebrate the new moon

• It is sounded on Rosh Hashanah and at the end of Yom Kippur

• It is played during Hanukkah to commemorate the Maccabees' victory

What is the Jewish mourning practice known as?

• Kaddish

• Shiva

• Havdalah

• Brit Milah

Which holiday involves reading the Book of Esther?

• Sukkot

• Purim

• Passover

• Shavuot

What is the main theme of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot?

• Freedom from slavery

• The giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai

• The creation of the world

• The victory of the Maccabees

During which holiday is it customary to eat dairy products?

• Hanukkah

• Shavuot

• Passover

• Rosh Hashanah

What is the significance of the Talmud in Jewish tradition?

• It is the written record of the Torah

• It is a collection of Jewish law and tradition

• It is the prayer book used on the Sabbath

• It is the historical record of the Jewish people