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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
Rosh Chodesh is the
Question 3 of 10
Yom Kippur Katan (Minor Yom Kippur) happens
Question 4 of 10
True or False: Yom Kippur Katan is observed by most Jews today
Question 5 of 10
The special Torah reading for Rosh Chodesh describes
Question 6 of 10
In the outdoor blessing of the moon, which of the following is NOT a synonym for God meaning “creator”?
Question 7 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 8 of 10
The special Rosh Chodesh Torah reading is from which book?
Question 9 of 10
From the 16th to the early 20th centuries, the women of Eastern Europe wrote special Rosh Chodesh tekhines, which are
Question 10 of 10
Amongst kabbalists, Yom Kippur Katan was observed by
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