Jewish Festivals Flashcards
What is the Shofar?
A Ram’s Horn which is blown every day for 1 month in preparation of Rosh Hashanah
What Sweet food is Eaten on Rosh Hashanah?
Apples & Honey
Why do Jews eat sweet food on Rosh Hashanah?
To Symbolise a Sweet New Year.
How many days is Rosh Hashanah celebrated for?
2 days in Autumn.
What is done at a Tashlich Ceremony?
Jews throw Breadcrumbs into a river to symbolise they are “Throwing away their Sins”
‘Cast your sins into the depth of the sea’ - Micah
Why is the book of life opened?
The book of life is opened 10 days before Yom Kippur to get Jews to ask for forgiveness of their actions to each other and overall make-up, on the 10th day the book is closed.
What do Jews do in Preparation for Yom Kippur?
Clean the Home, Buy Special Foods.
What is the Significance of the Shofar being blown 100 Times?
It is a call for all Jews to wake up and Repent for their sins.
How many hours do Jews Fast for on Yom Kippur?
25 Hours
What 4 Things aren’t allowed on Yom Kippur?
No Wearing Leather, No Sex, No Makeup, No Washing
Yom Kippur is a Day for What?
Day of Atonement + Forgiveness
How long after Rosh Hashanah is Yom Kippur Held?
10 Days
What Colour Clothing do Jews Wear and Why?
Jews wear White clothing on Yom Kippur, This is to Symbolise Purity
What could Jews do as a Symbol to Celebrate Yom Kippur?
Jews could do things such as Charity Work to help their community.
What is Pesach?
Pesach is Passover
What is done is Preparation for Pesach?
The house is thoroughly Cleaned for any traces of Wheat / Leaven
Why do Jews eat Bitter Herbs on Pesach?
To Symbolise the Bitterness of Slavery
What does Charset Symbolise?
Charset reminds the Jews of when they were Building as Slaves in Egypt
What is Matza?
Matza is Unlevened Bread
Why doe Jews eat Matza on Pesach?
To symbolise the rush to get out of Egypt when they were Slaves // They didn’t have time to let the Yeast grow in their bread.
Why do Jews dip Herbs in Salt Water on Pesach?
To symbolise the tears of slaves / Salt Water
What do Jews do during eating their Pesach meal to show they are now free from Slavery?
They lean back on their chairs to show they are free.
What family members ask each other 4 Questions at the Table?
The youngers asks the Oldest 4 Questions based on Pesach
What is the Haggadah?
The book used to read prayers during the meal.
What is Sukkot the feast of?
Sukkot is the Feast of Tabernacles
What is a Sukkah?
A Shelter built during Sukkot.
What month is sukkot in?
October
What is a Lulav?
Made up of a Palm Tree Branch, Myrtle Branch and a Willow Branch and is bound together.
What is an Etrog
A Large Citrus Fruit
What do Jews do once they hold both the Etrog and Lulav?
Wave it in all directions. eg - North / South / West / East / Up / Down
What is the significance of waving the Lulav in all Directions?
It shows we receive blessings from God in all Directions & that Jews are thinking of others all around the world.
What do the Jews do in the Synagogue on Sukkot?
They pass around the Bimah 7 Times [Representing the 7 days of Sukkot] waving the Lulav and Etrog.
