Question

what element do rosh hashanah and yom kippur share?
○ they both celebrate the start of a new year.
○ they both are considered high holy days.
○ they both involve fasting and reflection.
○ they both occur during the spring time.

Explanation:

• Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement. Both are part of the Jewish High Holy Days (Days of Awe).
• Option 1: Yom Kippur does not celebrate the start of a new year (that's Rosh Hashanah).
• Option 3: Rosh Hashanah does not typically involve fasting (Yom Kippur is the day of fasting).
• Option 4: These holidays occur in the fall (Tishri), not spring.
• Option 2 is correct as both are High Holy Days.

Answer:

B. They both are considered high holy days.