Festivals Flashcards
1
Q
What is Pesach?
A
Pesach is a Jewish festival called Passover
Remembers when Moses lead Israelites out of Egypt
Families celebrate with a traditional meal or reading scripture
2
Q
What is Yom Kippur?
A
Jewish new year
Called day of atonement
Jews ask for forgiveness
3
Q
What is shabbat? (Sabbath)
A
Weekly period of rest between Friday and Sunday
Celebrated with a meal
Attend a service in the synagogue
Remembers the day god rested
4
Q
What is Sukkot?
A
Harvest festival
Celebrates the Jews faith in god during escape from Egypt - eg mana
Celebrates history
