Rosh Hashanah Celebration
A worksheet for Grade 4 students to learn about the traditions and meaning of Rosh Hashanah.
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Rosh Hashanah Celebration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. What does the sound of the shofar (ram's horn) symbolize during this holiday?
A wake-up call to reflect on the past year
A signal for a big feast
A call to go on vacation
A message to sleep in
2. What food is traditionally dipped in honey during Rosh Hashanah to symbolize a sweet new year?
Chocolate
Bread
Apples
Pizza
3. During Rosh Hashanah, many people perform a ceremony called Tashlich, where they symbolically cast their sins into a .
4. The special round bread eaten on Rosh Hashanah is called .
5. Describe one tradition or custom that families observe during Rosh Hashanah.
6. Rosh Hashanah is a sad holiday where people only think about their mistakes.
True
False
7. It is common to wish someone 'Shanah Tovah' during Rosh Hashanah.
True
False
8. Look at the image below showing some symbols of Rosh Hashanah.
Which of these symbols represents a new beginning and a sweet year ahead? Explain your answer.