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• Yom Kippur

How many prayer services are held on Yom Kippur, unlike the usual three on a weekday?

Answer

Five

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• Yom Kippur

Which Hebrew word names the lot assigned to the scapegoat in Leviticus 16?

Answer

Azazel

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• Yom Kippur

Which tractate name means 'the day' and refers to Yom Kippur?

Answer

Yoma

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• Yom Kippur

Which synagogue officer chants much of the Yom Kippur liturgy?

Answer

cantor

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• Yom Kippur

Which Jewish prayer book contains the Yom Kippur services?

Answer

Machzor

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In Leviticus 16, what animal is sacrificed as a sin offering for Aaron?

Answer

bull

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• Yom Kippur

Which Temple official selected the Yom Kippur scapegoat by lot?

Answer

High Priest

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• Yom Kippur

Which Aramaic prayer releases vows at the opening of Yom Kippur?

Answer

Kol Nidre

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• Yom Kippur

What Hebrew term names the confession of sins recited on Yom Kippur?

Answer

Vidui

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Which prayer beginning 'Our Father, Our King' is recited during Yom Kippur?

Answer

Avinu Malkeinu

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• Yom Kippur

Which memorial prayer is commonly recited on Yom Kippur?

Answer

Yizkor

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• Yom Kippur

Which prayer is traditionally recited before meals after Yom Kippur ends?

Answer

Havdalah

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