Jewish Feasts and Festivals Quiz

Jewish feasts mentioned in scripture.

A canonical Jewish feast.

Jewish feasts not found in scripture.

An example of a non-canonical Jewish feast.

The first five books of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament.

Jewish feast commemorating the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, lasting seven days, with unleavened bread eaten as a reminder of the hasty departure.

Jewish feast occurring seven weeks after Passover, marking the harvest of first fruits; a day of offering and gratitude.

Jewish feast observed in the 15th day of the 7th Jewish month, commemorating the Israelites' time in the desert by living in temporary shelters.

A variety of significant religious observances in Judaism, marking historical events and agricultural cycles, each with specific traditions and rituals.

Jewish festival celebrating the first fruits of the harvest, observed seven weeks after Passover.

Another name for the Feast of Weeks, literally meaning "fifty" in Greek.

The Feast of Tabernacles is observed on the 15th day of the seventh month.

A Jewish feast that commemorates the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai, marking the end of the counting of the Omer period, which begins on the second day of Passover.

A Jewish festival that commemorates the Israelites' wandering in the desert after the Exodus from Egypt, where they lived in temporary shelters.

The Feast of Tabernacles was observed on the 15th day of the seventh month (Tishrei), lasting for seven days.

Jewish feasts that are not found in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, such as Purim, Hanukkah, or others.

The seventh year in a seven-year cycle where the land was to be left uncultivated and debts were forgiven. It was also a time for slaves to be freed.

A special year that occurred every 50 years, marking a time of complete freedom, debt forgiveness, and the restoration of land to its original owners.

It is a day of fasting and seeking atonement for sins through repentance and ritual sacrifices.

The High Priest enters the innermost part of the Temple with incense and blood offerings, representing the cleansing and forgiveness of sins.

A selected goat, representing the sins of the people, is led into the wilderness, symbolically carrying away their transgressions.

The reason for observing Sabbath, a day of rest and reflection, is rooted in the creation account where God rested on the seventh day. It is a time to pause, reflect on God's work, and dedicate ourselves to spiritual matters.

Every 50th year, the land was returned to its original owners, all slaves were freed, and debts were cancelled, signifying a complete restoration of justice and freedom.

A Jewish festival commemorating the deliverance of the Jews from Haman's plot to exterminate them, celebrated through a joyous feast and reading of the Book of Esther.

Another name for Purim, celebrating Mordecai's role in saving the Jews.

The body of teachings, beliefs, and practices passed down through generations in a religious community.

The version of the Bible translated into the Syriac language, often referred to as 'Peshitho'.

The Syriac language version of the Bible, often referred to as the 'Syriac Bible'.

A Christian church that uses the Syriac Bible as its primary text.

A translation of a text that is completely word-for-word, without any changes or additions.

An eight-day Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after its defilement by Antiochus IV Epiphanes. It is celebrated with the lighting of a menorah, the consumption of fried foods, and the playing of dreidels.

Another name for Hanukkah, referring to the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its purification.

A Greek king who attempted to suppress Jewish religious practices and defiled the Second Temple in Jerusalem, leading to the Maccabean Revolt. His actions sparked the events that led to Hanukkah.

The Jewish leader who led the Maccabean Revolt against Antiochus IV Epiphanes. He and his followers recaptured the Temple and restored Jewish religious practices.

The ninth month of the Hebrew calendar, during which Hanukkah is celebrated.

A weekly day of rest and worship observed by Jews from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday, commemorating God's creation of the world.

Purim is a festival of light as it celebrates the overcoming of darkness and despair, illustrating the triumph of good over evil.

The Holy Bible is divided into two parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament.

The Old Testament contains 39 books that tell the story of the Israelites, including their early history, laws, and relationship with God.

The second book of the Pentateuch that narrates the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt and their journey to the Promised Land.

The third book of the Pentateuch, focusing on laws about sacrifices, offerings, and ritual purity.

The New Testament comprises 27 books that focus on the life, teachings, and death of Jesus Christ, from the perspective of different writers.

These books cover the history of Israel, including their leaders like Joshua and the prophets, and the events leading up to the Babylonian exile.

The Peshitho Bible is a Syriac translation of the Old Testament widely used in the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.