High Holidays Flashcards
1
Q
How do you say days of awe?
A
Yamim Noraim.
Strictly, it refers to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, but it also exends to the 10 day period (Aseret Yemei Teshuvah).
2
Q
What is Viduy?
A
Confessional prayers.
Recited on Erev Yom Kippur and Yom Kippur.
Also recited before one departs (death).
- Evoke G-d’s merc, bring atonement upon person
- Reminds us what matters is G-d, fellow men, not material possessions / accomplishments
3
Q
Why do we not wear leather shoes on Yom Kippur?
A
The Torah tells us that Yom Kippur is a day of affliction (deny ourselves certain comfort and luxuries). Leather were considered a comfort in the past.
First time shoes appear in Torah:
Moshe at the burning bush. HaShem asks Moshe to take off shoes because he is standing on holy ground.
4
Q
Besides Yom Kippur, which other day do we not wear leather shoes?
A
Tishah B’Av
5
Q
What is the Ten Days of Repentance called?
A
Aseret Yemei Teshuvah
