Importance of Jewish Festivals

Which Jewish festivals are generally regarded as the most important?

• Hanukkah and Passover

• Purim and Sukkot

• Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

• Shavuot and Tisha B'Av

What aspect of Jewish life do festivals help to remember?

• Jewish history

• Jewish cuisine

• Jewish art

• Jewish politics

How does the observance of festivals vary among Jews?

• By their favorite color

• By their level of education

• By whether they are Reform, liberal, or Orthodox

• By their favorite food

How long does Rosh Hashanah typically last?

• 3-4 days

• 5-6 days

• 1-2 days

• 7-8 days

What is one of the reasons for celebrating Rosh Hashanah?

• To commemorate the giving of the Torah

• To mark the beginning of the agricultural year

• To reflect on the past year

• To celebrate the victory of the Maccabees

What is one reason why Jews celebrate Yom Kippur?

• To commemorate the Exodus

• To celebrate the harvest

• Day when God finalises his judgement

• To honor the Maccabees

Which festival is known as the day when God finalises his judgement?

• Rosh Hashanah

• Yom Kippur

• Sukkot

• Shavuot

What is the significance of Yom Kippur in terms of relationship with God?

• It marks the beginning of the year

• It allows Jews to rebuild their relationship with God

• It celebrates the harvest

• It commemorates the Exodus

Which festival is associated with the phrase "announce a return to Jerusalem next year"?

• Passover

• Yom Kippur

• Sukkot

• Hanukkah

What is one of the ways Jews celebrate Yom Kippur?

• Lighting candles

• Fasting for 25 hours

• Eating matzah

• Building a sukkah