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What is the significance of the day chosen for Rosh HaShana as a day of judgement?
Which groups of people are mentioned in relation to the three books on Rosh HaShana?
What phrase best describes the meaning of 'Simana Milta'?
What is the purpose of Hatarat Nedarim performed before Rosh HaShana?
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What is the meaning of the term 'Beinoni' in the context of Rosh HaShana?
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What is the outcome for someone considered a Beinoni on Rosh Hashana?
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What does the term 'Kapparot' refer to in the context of Yom Kippur?
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Which action is not permitted during Yom Kippur according to traditional customs?
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What is the primary purpose of the final meal known as 'Seudat HaMafseket'?
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What does the prayer 'Kol Nidrei' symbolize when recited on Yom Kippur?
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What is the reason for reading the Book of Yona on Yom Kippur?
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Why is it customary to wear white on Yom Kippur?
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What does the term 'Neila' signify during Yom Kippur?
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What common practice is associated with the act of Vidur during Yom Kippur?
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What significance does 'Simana Milta' hold in the context of Rosh Hashana customs?
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Study Notes
Rosh Hashana
- Hatarat Nedarim: The canceling of all promises and vows
- Reason for Hatarat Nedarim: It is a serious matter to have promises being broken.
- Erev Rosh Hashana Custom: Arise early and say Selichot
- Reason for Rosh Hashana as Judgement Day: Adam Ha'Rishon sinned and was judged on the same day, so too all of mankind
- Three Books: Tzadikim (righteous), Beinonim (intermediate), Reshaim (wicked)
- Beinoni: Someone that the scale of their deeds is exactly even
- Beinoni Judgement: Their judgement is postponed until Aseret Yimei Teshuva and signed on Yom Kippur
- Simana Milta: Symbols are real
- Apples and Honey: A Mashal (parable) of a grandmother who forgot their grandchild's birthday.
Yom Kippur
- Kapparot: Custom where people take chicken or money over their heads.
- Erev Yom Kippur Mitzvah: To eat
- Erev Yom Kippur Forgiveness: Hashem only forgives sins between us and people if those people forgave us
- Vidur: Pound their chest.
- Seudat HaMafseket: The final meal on Erev Yom Kippur.
- Four Things Forbidden on Yom Kippur: Eating, drinking, washing, anointing oils or creams (or applying), leather shoes
- Yom Kippur White Clothing: Represents purity and cleanliness
- Kol Nidrei: Tefilla recited three times, each time a little louder.
- Neila: Extra prayer that is added on Yom Kippur.
- Neila Meaning: Closing
- Yom Kippur Readings: Read the book of Jonah because it showcases Hashem accepting Teshuva.
Rosh Hashanah
- Hatarat Nedarim is the canceling of vows made throughout the year. It is done before Rosh Hashanah as broken promises are a serious matter.
- Another custom on Erev Rosh Hashanah is to wake up early and recite Selichot.
Rosh Hashanah Judgement
- Rosh Hashanah is chosen as the Day of Judgement because Adam HaRishon sinned and was judged on the same day, symbolizing the same fate for all mankind.
- Three books are used for judgement:
- Tzadikim: Righteous people
- Reshaim: Wicked people
- Beinonim: People whose merit and demerit are equal
- Beinonim's judgment is postponed until the Aseret Yemei Teshuvah, and their fate is sealed on Yom Kippur.
Simana Milta
- Simana Milta translates to "symbols are real" and implies a symbolic action is representative of the true intention.
Rosh Hashanah Customs
- Apples dipped in honey are a custom on Rosh Hashanah, symbolizing a sweet new year.
Yom Kippur
- Kapparot is the custom of taking a chicken or money over one's head.
- On Erev Yom Kippur, it is important to ask forgiveness from everyone since Hashem will only forgive sins between people if both have forgiven each other.
- The final meal on Erev Yom Kippur is called Seudat HaMafseket.
- Vidur is when a person pounds their chest while reciting a specific prayer of apology.
Yom Kippur Restrictions
- There are five things forbidden on Yom Kippur:
- Eating
- Drinking
- Washing
- Applying oils or creams
- Wearing leather shoes
Yom Kippur Observances
- Wearing white on Yom Kippur symbolizes purity and cleanliness.
- Kol Nidrei is a prayer recited three times, each time louder than the previous.
- Neila is the extra Shmone Esrei prayer added on Yom Kippur.
- Neila means "closing," symbolizing the closing of the gates of heaven before the end of Yom Kippur.
- Reading the Book of Jonah on Yom Kippur reinforces the idea that Hashem accepts teshuvah (repentance).
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Explore the significant customs and meanings behind Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Learn about Hatarat Nedarim, the symbolism of apples and honey, and the customs associated with Kapparot. This quiz will deepen your understanding of these important Jewish holidays.
