A search for images related to Yom Kippur can yield a wide variety of results, including all those in the image that goes with this post. It seems some of us might have different ideas about the observance of Yom Kippur!
Test your knowledge with these questions from a recent TorahTutors lesson in this week’s Tuesday TorahTutors tidbit: real Torah, from real TorahTutors sessions.
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1. What is the main focus of Yom Kippur?
A. Celebrating with family and friends.
B. Reflecting on actions and seeking forgiveness.
C. Giving gifts to others.
D. Participating in sports activities.
2. Why do we fast on Yom Kippur?
A. To focus on spiritual reflection and seek forgiveness.
B. Because they are too busy to eat.
C. To lose weight.
D. To celebrate with a feast.
3. What does a sincere apology include?
A. Blaming others for your mistake.
B. Ignoring the problem.
C. Expressing regret and willingness to make things right.
D. Pretending nothing happened.
4. Which is an example of an apology?
A. You never share with me.
B. I am sorry for upsetting you by not sharing my game.
C. It’s your fault I got upset.
D. Everybody takes things sometimes.
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What are your answers?
What other questions might you ask?
Wishing all our students, teachers, and friends a gmar chatima tova. May we all be sealed for a happy and safe new year, full of Torah study and all good things.
