Jewish Festivals Quiz

What is Yom Kippur known as?

• The Jewish New Year

• The Day of Atonement

• A festival in spring

• A harvest festival

What do festivals highlight in Judaism?

• Jewish identity

• Economic status

• Political power

• Social hierarchy

What does Pesach celebrate?

• The creation of the world

• The Jewish exodus from Egypt

• The giving of the Torah

• The rebuilding of the temple

What is the purpose of reflecting on the past year during Rosh Hashanah?

• To plan vacations

• To make promises of change and progress

• To celebrate with family

• To write a book

What do pomegranates symbolize when eaten during Rosh Hashanah?

• Wealth

• Plentiful good deeds

• Health

• Peace

What is the purpose of the Seder Plate during Pesach?

• To serve food

• For decoration

• For symbolism

• To hold candles

What is the egg on the Seder Plate a symbol of?

• Bitterness

• Renewal

• Nobility

• Slavery

What did Jews historically offer at the Temple in Jerusalem during Shavuot?

• Gold

• Wheat from the Harvest

• Olive oil

• Incense

What do Jews believe about the presence of Jewish souls during the giving of the Torah?

• Only the priests were present

• Only the prophets were present

• All Jewish souls were present

• Only the elders were present

Where do Jews typically build Sukkahs?

• In their homes

• In their gardens

• In the synagogue

• In public squares