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Rosh Chodesh Quiz

How much do you know about Rosh Chodesh?

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Months in the Jewish calendar begin with a small celebration, known as Rosh Chodesh. Historically Rosh Chodesh was marked with a festive meal and the blowing of a shofar. Today Rosh Chodesh is commemorated with special prayers in synagogue.

How much do you know about Rosh Chodesh?

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Question 1 of 10
True or false: In the Talmud, standing outside to gaze at and bless the moon is a commanded ritual.
Question 2 of 10
True or false: Women’s Rosh Chodesh groups are always formed with the intention of discussing the previous week’s Torah portion.
Question 3 of 10
Among whom did Yom Kippur Katan originate?
Question 4 of 10
The special Torah reading for Rosh Chodesh describes
Question 5 of 10
Yom Kippur Katan (Minor Yom Kippur) happens
Question 6 of 10
Which is NOT a reason that Rosh Chodesh is considered a special day for women?
Question 7 of 10
The special Rosh Chodesh Torah reading is from which book?
Question 8 of 10
Birkat hachodesh means
Question 9 of 10
On Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh, why is an announcement made in synagogue about which day of the coming week the new moon will fall?
Question 10 of 10
The initials (in Hebrew) for the words "Roshei Chadoshim" are "ReCHeM," which is the Hebrew word for:
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