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Jewish Holidays Through the Year

SheelonWorld CulturesSocial StudiesEnglishGrades K-5Published Aug 5, 2026

A new year in autumn, a festival celebrated in a hut, and eight nights of oil. Ten questions on the Jewish calendar, its holidays and the customs that go with them.

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  1. Which instrument is blown on Rosh Hashanah?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    AA shofar
    BA trumpet
    CA flute
    DA drum

  2. What do many people eat on Rosh Hashanah to symbolise a sweet year?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    ABread and salt
    BApple dipped in honey
    COlives and cheese
    DRice and almonds

  3. Yom Kippur is a fast day.

    True / False · 20s

    TRUE
    FALSE
  4. How many nights does Hanukkah last?Multiple Choice · 20s
  5. Which flat bread is eaten during Passover instead of leavened bread? (one word)Type Answer · 30s
  6. What is the temporary hut built for Sukkot called?Multiple Choice · 20s
  7. On Purim it is traditional to dress up in costume.True / False · 20s
  8. What is the meal on the first night of Passover called?Multiple Choice · 20s
  9. What kind of calendar does the Jewish year follow?Multiple Choice · 20s
  10. Which holiday celebrates the new year of the trees? (two words)Type Answer · 30s

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