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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: Women’s Rosh Chodesh groups are always formed with the intention of discussing the previous week’s Torah portion.
Question 2 of 10
Birkat hachodesh means
Question 3 of 10
From the 16th to the early 20th centuries, the women of Eastern Europe wrote special Rosh Chodesh tekhines, which are
Question 4 of 10
The special Rosh Chodesh Torah reading is from which book?
Question 5 of 10
The initials (in Hebrew) for the words "Roshei Chadoshim" are "ReCHeM," which is the Hebrew word for:
Question 6 of 10
Rosh Chodesh is the
Question 7 of 10
True or false: In the Talmud, standing outside to gaze at and bless the moon is a commanded ritual.
Question 8 of 10
The special Torah reading for Rosh Chodesh describes
Question 9 of 10
In the outdoor blessing of the moon, which of the following is NOT a synonym for God meaning “creator”?
Question 10 of 10
True or False: Yom Kippur Katan is observed by most Jews today
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