Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement Quiz

Answer: All vows

Kol Nidre is in Aramaic, and is not technically a prayer - it's more of a legal declaration that refers to the cancellation of all vows that a person has made, nullifying them between this Yom Kippur and the next. Vows imposed by other people or authorities do not count.

It is traditional to recite it three times; depending on the type of synagogue, it is either sung by the chazan (cantor) or by the synagogue choir.

Answer: A shroud

The kittel is a simple white robe with no pockets, symbolising the idea that in death, all are equal and do not take material possessions with them. Its white colour represents purity, and many Jewish bridegrooms also wear one at their wedding. The rabbi wears one during the service, and sometimes the chazan does as well.

Answer: None - it is a fast day

On Yom Kippur, Jews are not allowed to eat, drink, wash, have sex, or wear make-up or leather. The idea is that we become like the angels, who do not need food or water. Apples and honey are traditionally eaten on Rosh Hashana, cheesecake on Shavuot and different kinds of fruit on Tu B'Shvat (the New Year for Trees).

Answer: 5

The five parts are as follows: Ma'Ariv (evening), Shacharit (morning), Mussaf (additional service), Minchah (morning), and Ne'ilah (the closing service).

Answer: Teshuvah

To do teshuvah means to repent. 'Tehillah' is prayer, 'tzedakah' means 'charity' or 'justice', and 'teruah' is one of the series of notes played on the shofar on Rosh Hashana.

Answer: Mussaf

The Avodah service is part of the Mussaf. Some Reform synagogues skip this bit, although mine did not. It is basically a reenactment of the Temple service, minus the animal sacrifice. Some Orthodox services also include a part petitioning for the Temple to be rebuilt.

Answer: Jonah

G-d orders Jonah to go to Nineveh and prophesy against the city, but instead Jonah boards a ship heading for Tarshish. G-d sends a storm, and the crew draw lots and throw Jonah overboard. He is swallowed by a giant fish and spends three days in its belly. G-d commands it to throw Jonah up, and Jonah goes to Nineveh.

The story is read on Yom Kippur as a testament to G-d's willingness to forgive those who repent.

Answer: True

'Al Chet' ('for the sin') is the long one, and 'Ashamnu' ('we have incurred guilt') is the shorter one. Versions in both the Hebrew and English alphabets exist.

Answer: Avinu Malkeinu

'Avinu Malkeinu' has been covered by several musicians, including Barbra Streisand and Scottish band Mogwai. All the other choices are hymns that can be sung during Yom Kippur services.

Answer: Tishrei

The 10th of Tishrei, to be exact. This means that it usually falls in Autumn, in September or October. Unfortunately for Jewish students at my old university of Manchester, it sometimes fell in Freshers' Week!