Rosh Hashanah Quiz

Test your knowledge about the Jewish New Year!

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Rosh Hashanah is a time when Jews reflect on their actions and try to make amends with each other and God, and it is also the Jewish New Year. How much do you know about Rosh Hashanah?

Question 1 of 10
According to the Talmud, on which day of Creation does Rosh Hashanah occur?
Question 2 of 10
Which holiday is the conclusion of the High Holiday cycle?
Question 3 of 10
Many people see the High Holiday season beginning with the 17th of Tammuz and ending with
Question 4 of 10
How many extra blessings are added to the Musaf Amidah on Rosh Hashanah?
Question 5 of 10
The rabbis in the Talmud thought that the day of Rosh Hashanah coincides with which day of creation?
Question 6 of 10
In what Hebew month is Rosh Hashanah?
Question 7 of 10
What did Ezra the Scribe do after he assembled the Israelites on the first day of Tishrei?
Question 8 of 10
Which is NOT a reason pomegranates are popular during Rosh Hashanah?
Question 9 of 10
The ceremony during which individuals symbolically cast away their personal sins by throwing breadcrumbs into a flowing body of water is called
Question 10 of 10
Which of these is not one of the blasts of the shofar?
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