JUDAISM: JEWISH FESTIVALS Flashcards
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Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish…
A
New Year
1
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Name two Jewish Festivals.
A
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
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When is Rosh Hashanah celebrated?
A
5th September
3
Q
Whose birthday is on Rosh Hashanah?
A
The human race
4
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Rosh Hashanah is known as… (Hint: T2)
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Judgement Day
5
Q
What is the name of the horn blown?
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Shofar
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How long is Rosh Hashanah?
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2 days long
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How many days is Yom Kippur after Rosh Hashanah?
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10 days
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Yom Kippur is the ___ day of the Jewish Year.
A
Holiest
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What do Jews do on Yom Kippur?
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They confess sins and pray for God’s forgiveness.
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How many times do Jews pray on Yom Kippur?
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5 times.
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What do Jews read from on Yom Kippur?
A
The Torah
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Why do Jews fast for 25 hours during Yom Kippur?
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To focus on God
