Hard Yom Kippur Quiz 1

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1. Passover commemorates the exodus. Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah. What historical event can Yom Kippur be said to commemorate?

a reminder that God allowed the return from Babylonian exile
the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem to allow sacrifices to atone for sins
forgiveness for the sin of the golden calf
forgiveness for the Israelites after the Korach rebellion

2. Why is the viddui confession included during the mincha prayer before the onset of erev Yom Kippur?

in case one forgets to say it during the Yom Kippur services
in case an accident prevents one from attending Yom Kippur services
it's a "warm up" to remind people that saying the viddui is important
it's said every day between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

3. How big was the city of Nineveh, and what length of time were the people of Nineveh given in which to repent?

a four-day walk from one side to the other; forty days
a three-day walk from one side to the other; forty days
a three-day walk from one side to the other; thirty days
we are not told the city's size; thirty days

4. Which of these does Judaism consider a sin?

(a) ordinary, idle gossip concerning acquantences
(b) negative comments made about another person, even if true
(c) any comments made about another person, true or false
both (a) and (b)
both (b) and (c)
all of (a), (b), and (c)

5. If one takes medication every day, must he abstain on Yom Kippur?

yes, nothing must be eaten on Yom Kippur
it depends upon what the medication is for
any medication that sustains one's health may be consumed
you must take your dose just before the holiday begins and again immediately after it ends

6. An example of a practice of the angels which we follow only on Yom Kippur is to say the following:

"Praised is the name of His glorious kingdom for all eternity."
"Praised is God among all of the celestial beings."
"Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts, the heavens are filled with His glory."
"Praised is the glory of the Lord throughout the universe."

7. To whom were these words addressed? "Be aware before whom you are entering. Consider that if you don't perform as intended, you will fall and die. Consequently, the forgiveness of all Am Yisrael will be lost."

the Kohen Gadol, before his entry into the Holy of Holies
the Kohen Gadol, upon his preparing the atonement sacrifices
the King of Israel, before his entry into the Holy of Holies
the Kohanim, in their preparing for the atonement sacrifices

8. "All who eat on the ninth of Tishrei ...

will merit to see the rebuilding of Jerusalem."
it is considered as if they fasted on the ninth and the tenth."
it is considered as if they ate on the ninth and the tenth."
will be better prepared for the fast on the tenth."

9. An erev Yom Kippur custom, formerly performed with live chickens and currently by many people using money, is which of the following?

tevilah
kapparot
shechitah
karapes

10. An essential part of repentance is ...

denial.
acceptance.
viddui.
teshuvah.

11. On Yom Kippur, who is judged by God?

the Jews
people of all nations; entire nations
the angels
all the above

12. The outcome of a person's judgment by God on Yom Kippur is most influenced by his/her behavior in these three areas:

teshuvah, mitzvot, and tzedakah
teshuvah, tefillah, and tzedakah
teshuvah, avodah, and tefillah
tefillah, tzedakah, and avodah

13. Sins committed against another human being cannot be atoned for except by which of the following?

when fasting, dedicating it to the injured party
during teshuvah, resolving not to treat anyone that way again
asking for forgiveness from the injured party
you can't atone for sins against other people, you have to change your ways

14. Judgment in heaven is described in which of these?

Akdamot
Adon Olam
Unetaneh Tokef
Ashamnu

15. The major theme of the book of Yonah and his flight to Tarshish is which of these?

it is not possible to run away from God
God has power over the storms of the sea and its creatures, which stopped Yona from fleeing to Tarshish
the power of repentance can save sinners
God wants to save sinners from punishment