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
Which is NOT another name for Rosh Hashanah?
Question 2 of 10
The main ingredients of tzimmes, a popular Rosh Hashanah side dish, are
Question 3 of 10
What is the last month of the Hebrew year?
Question 4 of 10
Which is true of the tashlikh service?
Question 5 of 10
Apples and/or challah are traditionally dipped in honey to symbolize
Question 6 of 10
Which is NOT a reason pomegranates are popular during 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
According to Rabbi Irving Greenberg, when the Rosh Hashanah liturgy focuses on death, what is it really talking about?
Question 9 of 10
The blast of the shofar called the tekiah consists of:
Question 10 of 10
Because Reform Jews do not recite the musaf service, when do Reform congregations blow the shofar?
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