Rosh Hashanah Flashcards
1
Q
What does Rosh Hashanah mean
A
Head of the year
2
Q
How long do Rosh Hashanah rituals take
A
Usually two days
3
Q
What is different about synagogue services during Rosh Hashanah
A
Shacharit and Musaf services in the synagogue the Amidah is longer than regular services.
4
Q
What foods are eaten during Rosh Hashanah
A
Sweet foods
e.g Honey dipped apple
5
Q
When is the Shofar blown?
A
During Musaf
6
Q
How many times is the Shofar blown?
A
Up to 100 times
7
Q
What story is read during Rosh Hashanah
A
The story of Abraham and Isaac
8
Q
What is Teshuvah
A
Repentance
9
Q
What is Tashlich
A
When Jewish people throw small pebbles into a stream as a symbol of casting away sins
