How much do you know about Rosh Hashanah?
Take our quiz to find out how much you know about the Jewish festival of Rosh Hashanah.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah is a special festival that celebrates the Jewish New Year. The name Rosh Hashanah means 'head of the year'. It takes place in autumn rather than on 1st January. The festival celebrates the creation of the world and is a time for making a fresh start.
When is Rosh Hashanah celebrated in the UK?
In 2026 Rosh Hashanah begins on Friday 11th September and ends on Sunday 13th October. The dates of the festival vary from year to year and come from the Hebrew Calendar.
Questions and answers in this Rosh Hashanah quiz
What is Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah is Jewish New Year! It is a celebration to mark the beginning of the new year in the Hebrew calendar.
What foods are often eaten together at Rosh Hashanah?
People eat apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah as they are sweet. This is because they hope for a sweet new year!
What is used to make noise in the Rosh Hashanah synagogue service?
The ram’s horn is also known as a shofar and is blown for Rosh Hashanah in the synagogue, a Jewish place of worship.
What do children typically do at Rosh Hashanah?
Children make cards for their family and eat lots of delicious foods to celebrate the new year.
Find out how children in the UK celebrate Rosh Hashanah
Twins Emily and Fifi show us how they celebrate Rosh Hashanah in this short video.
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