Question 1

What is the (shorter) traditional greeting on Rosh Hashana?

Accepted Answer

Shanah Tova ("Good Year")

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Oy Vey ("Oh Boy")

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Shania Twain ("Two Times the Luck")

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Mazel Tov ("Good Luck")

Question 2

The Shofar is a key symbol of Rosh Hashana--what is a Shofar?

Accepted Answer

a ram's horn meant to be sounded to signal in the new year

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a head covering that represents respect but humanly separation from the divine

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a (symbolic) weapon meant to show the victory of God's people over oppressors

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a sacred text that is read at the beginning of Rosh Hashana services

Question 3

Hinduism, though a polytheistic religion, subscribes to what overall Cosmology?

Accepted Answer

Monoism

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Paganism

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Monotheism

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Polytheism

Question 4

What can the IDEA of Brahman be compared to in Western society?

Accepted Answer

Atomic particles (from the naked eye's perspective)

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A Cow (from a vegetarian's perspective)

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The Ocean (from a fish's perspective)

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Jesus (from a believer's point of view)

Question 5

Is Atman the same thing as Brahman?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No

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