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Religious Education Quiz - Judaism 02 (Questions)

Find out about Jewish festivals. Learn how Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and other celebrations help Jewish people think about the past year and plan for a better future.

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Fascinating Fact:

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are important holy days. They are times for saying sorry, praying and making a fresh start.

In KS2 Religious Education, pupils learn how Jewish festivals mark special times in the year. Celebrations such as Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur help Jewish people reflect, forgive and look forward with hope.

Key Terms

Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year festival, when Jewish people think about the past year and hope for a good year ahead.
Yom Kippur: A very important day of prayer and reflection in Judaism, often called the Day of Atonement.
Festival: A special time of celebration or remembrance in a religion, often marked with prayers, meals and customs.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is Rosh Hashanah in Judaism?

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. It is a time when Jewish people listen to the shofar, enjoy festive meals and think carefully about how they have lived during the year.

What happens on Yom Kippur for Jewish people?

On Yom Kippur, many Jewish people spend the day in the synagogue, praying, saying sorry for wrong choices and promising to do better. Adults may fast to show they are focusing on God.

Why are Jewish festivals important in KS2 RE?

Jewish festivals are important because they show what Jewish people believe about God, forgiveness, family and history. Learning about them helps KS2 pupils understand and respect different religions.

Try These Related Quizzes

At which festival does the Jewish New Year begin?

[ ]	Shabbat
[ ]	Rosh Hashanah
[ ]	Hannukah
[ ]	Passover

Which of these is the Festival of Booths (tents)?

[ ]	Hannukah
[ ]	Passover
[ ]	Yom Kippur
[ ]	Sukkot

On Yom Kippur, Jewish people fast for 25 hours. What is a fast?

[ ]	Time spent in the synagogue
[ ]	Time spent without sleep
[ ]	Going without food for a period of time
[ ]	Time spent thinking of others

How long does the Hannukah holiday last?

[ ]	One day
[ ]	Five days
[ ]	Eight days
[ ]	Two weeks

What is remembered at Passover?

[ ]	When God set the people of Israel free from slavery
[ ]	When a day's worth of oil for the lamps lasted eight days instead
[ ]	When Abraham made a covenant with God
[ ]	When Moses came down from Mount Sinai

Which special meal marks the beginning of Passover?

[ ]	Pesach
[ ]	Menorah
[ ]	Purim
[ ]	Seder

What holds the candles that are lit during Hannukah?

[ ]	Hallah
[ ]	The Menorah
[ ]	A rabbi
[ ]	A Mezuzah

What is all that remains of the Temple in Jerusalem, and is still a place of pilgrimage and prayer today?

[ ]	King David's Palace
[ ]	The tomb of Zechariah
[ ]	The Damascus Gate
[ ]	The Western Wall

Which of these would you NOT find on a Seder plate?

[ ]	A hard boiled egg
[ ]	Oysters
[ ]	Roast lamb
[ ]	Bitter herbs

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Which famous Jewish Queen is remembered at Purim?

[ ]	Ruth
[ ]	Eve
[ ]	Esther
[ ]	Bathsheba

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Religious Education Quiz - Judaism 02 (Answers)

At which festival does the Jewish New Year begin?

[ ]	Shabbat
[x]	Rosh Hashanah
[ ]	Hannukah
[ ]	Passover

It is sometimes called the Feast of Trumpets

Which of these is the Festival of Booths (tents)?

[ ]	Hannukah
[ ]	Passover
[ ]	Yom Kippur
[x]	Sukkot

During Sukkot, Jews remember the 40 years the Israelites spent wandering in the desert

On Yom Kippur, Jewish people fast for 25 hours. What is a fast?

[ ]	Time spent in the synagogue
[ ]	Time spent without sleep
[x]	Going without food for a period of time
[ ]	Time spent thinking of others

Yom Kippur is known as the Day of Atonement and is a time to fast and pray for forgiveness

How long does the Hannukah holiday last?

[ ]	One day
[ ]	Five days
[x]	Eight days
[ ]	Two weeks

This is known as the Festival of Lights

What is remembered at Passover?

[x]	When God set the people of Israel free from slavery
[ ]	When a day's worth of oil for the lamps lasted eight days instead
[ ]	When Abraham made a covenant with God
[ ]	When Moses came down from Mount Sinai

This is written in the Book of Exodus

Which special meal marks the beginning of Passover?

[ ]	Pesach
[ ]	Menorah
[ ]	Purim
[x]	Seder

The Seder meal is held on the first evening of Passover (Pesach) and includes many dishes served in a particular order - each dish has a special symbolic meaning

What holds the candles that are lit during Hannukah?

[ ]	Hallah
[x]	The Menorah
[ ]	A rabbi
[ ]	A Mezuzah

The Menorah, a candelabrum which holds nine candles, is a symbol of Judaism

What is all that remains of the Temple in Jerusalem, and is still a place of pilgrimage and prayer today?

[ ]	King David's Palace
[ ]	The tomb of Zechariah
[ ]	The Damascus Gate
[x]	The Western Wall

The Western Wall, or Wailing Wall, is all that is left after the Romans destroyed the Temple, which was the holiest site in Judaism