Lt. Joshua Sherwin, a Navy chaplain, at Yom Kippur services. (Gino A. Flores/U.S. Navy)
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Yom Kippur Quiz

How much do you know about the Day of Atonement?

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A day of fasting, prayer, and introspection, Yom Kippur is often considered the holiest day of the Jewish year. How much do you know about Yom Kippur?

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Question 1 of 10
During the Temple period, on Yom Kippur two goats were selected on Yom Kippur. One was sacrificed for Israel's sins. The other was sent to
Question 2 of 10
Which is NOT a theme of Yom Kippur?
Question 3 of 10
Which act signals the end of Yom Kippur?
Question 4 of 10
True or False: Judaism teaches that human beings are basically sinful.
Question 5 of 10
The meal before the Yom Kippur fast is called
Question 6 of 10
Leviticus 23:27 tells us that, "You should do no work throughout that day." It is referring to which day:
Question 7 of 10
According to Jewish law, who may choose not to fast on Yom Kippur?
Question 8 of 10
Which service is NOT specifically added for Yom Kippur?
Question 9 of 10
What is the Talmudic tractate that discusses Yom Kippur called?
Question 10 of 10
Immediately after Yom Kippur it is traditional to
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