Rosh Hashana

What is Rosh Hashana?

• The start of a new year in the Jewish calendar

• The start of a new year in the Gregorian calendar

• A celebration of the harvest season

• A day of fasting and reflection

What is the significance of Rosh Hashana?

• It is a time for reflection and taking stock of one's soul

• It is a time for festive celebrations and parties

• It is a time for fasting and self-punishment

• It is a time for traveling and exploring new places

What does the word 'teshuva' mean?

• Repentance

• Forgiveness

• Reflection

• Celebration

What is the purpose of the shofar blasts?

• To awaken and arouse each person

• To signal the end of Rosh Hashana

• To scare away evil spirits

• To celebrate the new year

What is the ritual of Tashlich?

• Symbolically casting away old habits and mistakes

• Feasting on sweet foods

• Lighting candles and saying prayers

• Visiting family and friends

What is the meaning of 'Shana tova'?

• Have a good year

• Happy New Year

• Peace and blessings

• Good health and prosperity

What is the purpose of the Rosh Hashana seder for Sephardi Jews?

• To include puns in Hebrew and celebrate the new year

• To eat symbolic foods and recite blessings

• To gather with family and friends for a festive meal

• To reflect on the past year and set intentions for the new year

What is the significance of the blessing over apples dipped in honey?

• To symbolize a sweet new year

• To bring good luck and prosperity

• To honor the harvest season

• To remember the story of Adam and Eve