Yom Kippur Trivia Challenge

Test your knowledge of the holiest day in Judaism with this Yom Kippur quiz!

published on July 26
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What is the purpose of Yom Kippur?

What is the purpose of Yom Kippur?
A day of atonement and repentance
Celebrating the harvest
Honoring the dead
Welcoming the new year
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How long does Yom Kippur last?

How long does Yom Kippur last?
24 hours
25 hours
12 hours
48 hours
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What is the traditional greeting on Yom Kippur?

Happy Yom Kippur
Shalom
G'mar Chatimah Tovah
Mazel Tov
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Which book is read during the Yom Kippur services?

The Book of Jonah
The Psalms
The Talmud
The Book of Esther
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What is the final meal before the start of Yom Kippur called?

What is the final meal before the start of Yom Kippur called?
Hanukkah feast
Sabbath dinner
Sudat Mafseket
Purim feast
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On Yom Kippur, Jews are commanded to:

On Yom Kippur, Jews are commanded to:
Fast
Feast
Dance
Sing
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What color do Jews traditionally wear on Yom Kippur?

What color do Jews traditionally wear on Yom Kippur?
White
Black
Red
Blue
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Which animal is involved in the Yom Kippur rituals?

Pig
Goat
Chicken
Sheep
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What is the name of the service which concludes Yom Kippur?

What is the name of the service which concludes Yom Kippur?
Shabbat service
Friday night service
Ne'ila
Bar Mitzvah service
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During which month of the Jewish calendar does Yom Kippur fall?

During which month of the Jewish calendar does Yom Kippur fall?
Tishrei
Kislev
Adar
Elul
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What is the literal translation of 'Yom Kippur'?

Day of Celebration
Day of Atonement
Day of Rest
Day of Gifts
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Which instrument is not played during Yom Kippur services?

Shofar
Drums
Cymbals
Trumpet