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?

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
Which is NOT a reason that Rosh Chodesh is considered a special day for women?
Question 3 of 10
Kiddush halevanah means
Question 4 of 10
True or False: Yom Kippur Katan is observed by most Jews today
Question 5 of 10
Among whom did Yom Kippur Katan originate?
Question 6 of 10
True or false: In the Talmud, standing outside to gaze at and bless the moon is a commanded ritual.
Question 7 of 10
Yom Kippur Katan (Minor Yom Kippur) happens
Question 8 of 10
When was the first modem Rosh Chodesh ritual guide for women (Miriam's Well), published?
Question 9 of 10
The special Torah reading for Rosh Chodesh describes
Question 10 of 10
From the 16th to the early 20th centuries, the women of Eastern Europe wrote special Rosh Chodesh tekhines, which are
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