Results: The Highest Of Holidays
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In Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) are the culmination of the High Holidays, which begins on the first day of the Jewish month of Elul, and ends with Yom Kippur. The 10 days from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur are called the 10 days of Repentance, when Jews have the chance to tip the scales of divine judgment in their favor through repentance, prayer, and tzedakah (performing righteous deeds and giving money to charitable causes). Do you celebrate the High Holidays?
Yes religiously
4%
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72 votes
Yes culturally
5%
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91 votes
Yes, both religiously and culturally
5%
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91 votes
No, do not celebrate even though I am Jewish by birth/conversion
4%
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61 votes
No, do not celebrate
79%
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1372 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
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46 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.63% | 11 | |
| NA | 0.46% | 8 |
| N/A | 0.29% | 5 |
| not jewish | 0.29% | 5 |
| I'm Christian | 0.12% | 2 |
| i'm not Jewish | 0.12% | 2 |
| do not celebrate but certainly respect | 0.06% | 1 |
| I am Roman Catholic | 0.06% | 1 |
| CHRISTMAS | 0.06% | 1 |
| only learned of my heritage recently still learning. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Goy, here (shiksa?) | 0.06% | 1 |
| I am not Jewish | 0.06% | 1 |
| zz | 0.06% | 1 |
| I celebrate the Christian holidays. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Not Jewish. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Christian | 0.06% | 1 |
| Christian holidays on the calendar. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I am a Christian and believe in these feasts | 0.06% | 1 |
| other | 0.06% | 1 |
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2.
Rosh Hashanah means literally "the head of the year" is the Jewish New Year, and a time of inner renewal and divine atonement. What customs or aspects of the holiday are you familiar with?
One of the common practices of Rosh Hashanah is attending the High Holy Day services, where the shofar can be heard.
9%
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161 votes
Many people go to a Tashlikh service where they throw bread crumbs or lint into a naturally running body of water as a means of casting away their sins.
5%
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94 votes
On the second night of Rosh Hashanah it is customary to eat a new fruit, a symbol of newness.
6%
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102 votes
It is customary to have big feasts on both nights of Rosh Hashanah and there are customary dishes, including: honey cake, brisket, tzimmes (sweet stew typically made from carrots) and more
9%
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158 votes
Rosh Hashanah this year begins at sunset on Sunday, October 2 and ends on the evening of Tuesday, October 4
7%
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115 votes
Knew all of these
5%
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92 votes
Knew none of these
73%
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1272 votes
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3.
Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement) is the day at the conclusion of which, according to tradition, God seals the Books of Life and Death for the coming year. The day is devoted to communal repentance for sins committed over the course of the previous year. Because of the nature of Yom Kippur and its associated rituals, it is the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar. What other information about this holiday do you know?
Yom Kippur is the day on which we are instructed to divorce ourselves as completely as humanly possible from the mundane world in which we live, in order to devote ourselves with all our hearts and minds to our relationship with the Divine.
7%
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128 votes
Fasting is the most widespread manifestation of this devotion, and is done from sundown to sundown
13%
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230 votes
Jews are also to refrain from sexual relations, washing and wearing leather (which was a sign of luxury in earlier times)
5%
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81 votes
It is traditional to dress in white on this day, symbolizing personal purity.
3%
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56 votes
The day from sunset to sunset is traditionally spent in synagogue
5%
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91 votes
It is traditional to wear a tallit, or prayer-shawl, at all times in the synagogue on Yom Kippur; this is the only time during the year when the tallit is worn in the evening.
3%
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59 votes
There are more and longer services on this day than any other in the Jewish calendar.
3%
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56 votes
Yom Kippur is ushered in while it is still light out with a powerful and ancient prayer called Kol Nidrei (All Vows)
3%
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53 votes
The break-fast meal usually consists of hi-carb dairy foods like sweet kugel (noodle pudding), bagels, quiches, soufflés, eggs, cheese
3%
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58 votes
Knew all of these
5%
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84 votes
Knew none of these
71%
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1231 votes
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4.
In 1965, Sandy Koufax famously refused to pitch for the Dodgers in Game One of the World Series because it was Yom Kippur, choosing instead to attend synagogue. Several other famous Jewish sports figures also put their religious beliefs ahead of their jobs. Are you familiar with any of these stands?
Familiar with Sandy Koufax story
11%
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196 votes
In 1934, Hank Greenberg, the Jewish Babe Ruth sought out the opinions of local rabbis, with the Detroit News running a headline saying "Talmud Clears Greenberg for Holiday Play."
5%
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93 votes
Shawn Green, also of the Dodgers, sat out a critical game against the San Francisco Giants in 2001
7%
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124 votes
Indians third baseman Al Rosen, a four-time All-Star and 1953 AL MVP, who played from 1947 to 1956, never played on Yom Kippur
5%
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85 votes
None of them
78%
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1351 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
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19 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.80% | 15 | |
| Don't care | 0.05% | 1 |
| Regurgitated facts again; more USELESS TRIVIA....don't need to know! | 0.05% | 1 |
| remember a holiday used to be called Christmas. The day Christ was born. I still celebrate that one | 0.05% | 1 |
| somewhat familiar with the Greenberg story | 0.05% | 1 |
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5.
Lastly, a little trivia question. When you think of Jewish celebrities, you may immediately think of Adam Sandler, Mel Brooks, Barbra Streisand and Natalie Portman. How many of these famous celebrities did you know were actually raised and/or are now very religious Jews?
Emmanuelle Chriqui -- actress in Entourage -- raised Orthodox
3%
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47 votes
Jennifer Connelly -- actress -- even though just her mother is Jewish, brought up Orthodox
5%
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94 votes
Joanna Angel -- pron star -- raised Orthodox and even her family approves of her career choice
3%
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46 votes
Senator Joe Liberman -- first Orthodox Jew ever to run for Vice President
13%
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224 votes
Ed Asner -- actor was raised Orthodox Jew but now considers himself agnostic
11%
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195 votes
Matisyahu -- incorporates his Orthodox Jewish beliefs into his reggae music, is also vegan
4%
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62 votes
Alex Clare -- British musician chose to become Orthodox, and refuses to work on the Sabbath or holidays
2%
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31 votes
Faye Kellerman -- author was raised Orthodox and incorporates Jewish characters in her novels
4%
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63 votes
Dmitry Salita -- boxer is Orthodox Jew, and he plans to live in Israel after he retires.
1%
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21 votes
Mendy Pellin --Orthodox comedian who incorporates Jewish traditions into his comedy routine
1%
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17 votes
Jamie Geller -- celebrity chef bases most of her recipes on her Jewish upbringing
2%
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32 votes
Natasha Lyonne -- Orange Is The New Black actress was raised Orthodox
2%
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33 votes
Mayim Bialik -- actress on The Big Bang Theory was raised Reform, but became Orthodox
12%
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201 votes
Ivanka Trump -- Yes, Trump's daughter converted to Judaism, and keeps the Sabbath and keeps Kosher
12%
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216 votes
Drake -- raised in an Orthodox home, he still observes the holidays and identifies as Jewish (photo of Drake at his Bar Mitzvah above)
8%
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147 votes
Knew none of them
61%
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1057 votes
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