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The Menorah holds the candles that are lit during Hannukah.

Judaism 02

Find out about Jewish festivals. Learn how Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and other celebrations help Jewish people think about the past year and plan for a better future.

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Fascinating Fact:

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are important holy days. They are times for saying sorry, praying and making a fresh start.

In KS2 Religious Education, pupils learn how Jewish festivals mark special times in the year. Celebrations such as Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur help Jewish people reflect, forgive and look forward with hope.

Key Terms

Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year festival, when Jewish people think about the past year and hope for a good year ahead.
Yom Kippur: A very important day of prayer and reflection in Judaism, often called the Day of Atonement.
Festival: A special time of celebration or remembrance in a religion, often marked with prayers, meals and customs.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is Rosh Hashanah in Judaism?

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. It is a time when Jewish people listen to the shofar, enjoy festive meals and think carefully about how they have lived during the year.

What happens on Yom Kippur for Jewish people?

On Yom Kippur, many Jewish people spend the day in the synagogue, praying, saying sorry for wrong choices and promising to do better. Adults may fast to show they are focusing on God.

Why are Jewish festivals important in KS2 RE?

Jewish festivals are important because they show what Jewish people believe about God, forgiveness, family and history. Learning about them helps KS2 pupils understand and respect different religions.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

On Yom Kippur, Jewish people fast for 25 hours. What is a fast?

Time spent in the synagogue

Time spent without sleep

Going without food for a period of time

Time spent thinking of others

Yom Kippur is known as the Day of Atonement and is a time to fast and pray for forgiveness

2 .

What is all that remains of the Temple in Jerusalem, and is still a place of pilgrimage and prayer today?

King David's Palace

The tomb of Zechariah

The Damascus Gate

The Western Wall

The Western Wall, or Wailing Wall, is all that is left after the Romans destroyed the Temple, which was the holiest site in Judaism

3 .

At which festival does the Jewish New Year begin?

Shabbat

Rosh Hashanah

Hannukah

Passover

It is sometimes called the Feast of Trumpets

4 .

Which of these is the Festival of Booths (tents)?

Hannukah

Passover

Yom Kippur

Sukkot

During Sukkot, Jews remember the 40 years the Israelites spent wandering in the desert

5 .

Which special meal marks the beginning of Passover?

Pesach

Menorah

Purim

Seder

The Seder meal is held on the first evening of Passover (Pesach) and includes many dishes served in a particular order - each dish has a special symbolic meaning

6 .

Which of these would you NOT find on a Seder plate?

A hard boiled egg

Oysters

Roast lamb

Bitter herbs

Shellfish, such as oysters, are not kosher

7 .

Which famous Jewish Queen is remembered at Purim?

Ruth

Eve

Esther

Bathsheba

Purim recalls how Queen Esther saved the Jewish people from a plot by Haman, advisor to the King of Persia, to have them killed

8 .

What is remembered at Passover?

When God set the people of Israel free from slavery

When a day's worth of oil for the lamps lasted eight days instead

When Abraham made a covenant with God

When Moses came down from Mount Sinai

This is written in the Book of Exodus

9 .

What holds the candles that are lit during Hannukah?

Hallah

The Menorah

A rabbi

A Mezuzah

The Menorah, a candelabrum which holds nine candles, is a symbol of Judaism

10 .

How long does the Hannukah holiday last?

One day

Five days

Eight days

Two weeks

This is known as the Festival of Lights

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Judaism

Author: Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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