Rosh Hashanah And Yom Kippur Flashcards
What is Rosh Hashanah?
Jewish New Year.
What is Yom Kippur?
A Day of Atonement, a Day of Fasting on the Tenth Day After Rosh Hashanah.
Rosh Hashanah Recalls the Creation Story From the Book of ___________, Considered to be the Anniversary of the Day on which God ___________ Humans.
Genesis…Created…
Some Jews Believe that God Keeps a Record of People’s Good and Bad ________, and on Rosh Hashanah God weighs them Up, Judges them and Makes a _____________ about what People’s Fortune will be in the Coming Year.
Deeds…Decision…
The Month Before Rosh Hashanah, a Ram’s Horn (__________) is Blown Daily in the Synagogue to Announce the Coming Day of _____________. Special Prayers for _______________ are Said All Month.
Shofar…Judgement…Forgiveness…
On the Day Before Rosh Hashanah, Preparations are Made Similar to those on ___________. Candles are Lit Before Sunset. The Evening Service Ends with a _____________ Blessing Over Wine.
Shabbat…Kiddush…
On the Evening of Rosh Hashanah, Apples are Dipped in Honey to Symbolise _______ for a Sweet New Year.
Hope.
Next Morning after Rosh Hashanah, at the Synagogue, the Shofar is Blown ______ Times.
100.
Yom Kippur is the __________ and Most Important Day in the Jewish Calendar.
Holiest.
The Day of Atonement is when God Seals the Book of ____________, so it’s the Last Chance to Repent for any ______.
Judgement…Sins…
What Happens on Yom Kippur Nowadays?
- No Work is Done.
- Jews Fast for 25 Hours.
- Bathing, Wearing Leather Shoes, and Sexual Intercourse are Forbidden.
- Jews Wear White as a Symbol of Purity.
Many Jews Spend Much of Yom Kippur in the ______________. There is a General Confession of Sins as a _____________.
Synagogue…Community…
At Yom Kippur, the Service Ends with the Blowing of the Shofar to Signal the End of the _______.
Fast.
