The High Holy Days

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Quiz Questions

1.
In Hebrew, the High Holy Days are called Yamim Noraim, which means _____.
- A.
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  Festival of Booths
- B.
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  Days of Mourning
- C.
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  Days of Awe
- D.
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  Festival of Lights
2.
What month on the Hebrew calendar begins the High Holy Days?
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- A.
  Elul
- B.
  Av
- C.
  Adar
- D.
  Shevat
3.
This Psalm of David is added to morning and evening prayers in preparation for the High Holy Days.
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- A.
  Psalm 13
- B.
  Psalm 22
- C.
  Psalm 23
- D.
  Psalm 27
4.
Another biblical aspect adopted during Elul is the playing of a biblical instrument. What musical instrument is associated with this time of year?
- A.
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  Tambourine
- B.
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  Shofar
- C.
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  Lyre
- D.
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  Harp
5.
Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the High Holy Days. What does Rosh Hashanah mean?
- A.
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  Head of the Year
- B.
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  Heart of the Year
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  Mouth of the Year
- D.
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  Tail of the Year
6.
Which food is traditionally eaten on Rosh Hashanah?
- A.
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  Jelly-filled donuts
- B.
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  Matzah
- C.
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  Apples and honey
- D.
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  Hamantaschen
7.
Another ritual observed by Jewish people on Rosh Hashanah is called Tashlikh, which involves which of the following?
- A.
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  Blowing the shofar
- B.
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  Casting bread into water
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  Carrying the Torah in a procession
- D.
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  Waving branches
8.
At the beginning of this quiz, we said that the High Holy Days were the “Days of Awe,” plural. How many “Days of Awe” are there?
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  70
- B.
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  40
- C.
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  14
- D.
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  10
9.
Yom Kippur is Hebrew for Day of _____.
- A.
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  Atonement
- B.
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  Lights
- C.
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  Feasting
- D.
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  Trumpets
10.
On Yom Kippur, the story of which biblical character is read in synagogue?
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  Jacob
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  Moses
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  King David
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  Jonah

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Great Effort! You're a ... Ruth!
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Great effort! You are a Ruth, the young Moabite woman who dedicated herself to following and knowing more about the God of Israel. Like Ruth, you are a pilgrim, starting out on the path to becoming more knowledgeable about the High Holy Days.Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answersLearn more about "The Days of Awe" in this excerpted chapter from Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein's book, Generation to Generation, as she shares the lessons of forgiveness found within this observance.
2.
Well Done! You're an ... Ezra!
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Well done! You are an Ezra, the leader who led the spiritual renewal and education of the Israelites when they returned to the Holy Land after 70 years in exile. Like Ezra, you have a thirst for knowledge and are dedicated to learning more about the Jewish traditions of the High Holy Days.Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers.Learn more about "The Days of Awe" in this excerpted chapter from Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein's book, Generation to Generation, as she shares the lessons of forgiveness found within this observance.
3.
Congratulations! You're a ... Deborah!
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Congratulations! You are a Deborah, one of the judges chosen by God to lead and teach the people of Israel. Like Deborah, you are a true student of the Bible, dedicated to learning more about the Jewish traditions of the High Holy Days.Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers.Learn more about "The Days of Awe" in this excerpted chapter from Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein's book, Generation to Generation, as she shares the lessons of forgiveness found within this observance.
4.
Outstanding! You're a ... Solomon!
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Outstanding! You are a true Solomon of this Jewish holiday. Your wealth of knowledge is undeniable when it comes to the Jewish tradition of the High Holy Days.Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers.Learn more about "The Days of Awe" in this excerpted chapter from Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein's book, Generation to Generation, as she shares the lessons of forgiveness found within this observance.