Jewish holidays are mainly in commemoration of important moments in Jewish history, from the exodus from Egypt to the founding of the State of Israel. These holidays are scheduled on the Jewish calendar, not the Gregorian calendar. Some Jews also celebrate secular and Christian holidays, to varying extents. How much do you know about holidays?

Question 1 of 10
In Israel, which holiday is celebrated for two days?
Question 2 of 10
Which Hebrew month does Rosh Hashanah fall in?
Question 3 of 10
What is Israel’s independence day called?
Question 4 of 10
The ancient Rabbis introduced a way of dealing with the reality that sometimes Diaspora communities were not sure when the Hebrew month began, and therefore were not sure when holidays were. What was their solution?
Question 5 of 10
What occasion does Tu Bishvat mark?
Question 6 of 10
In the Jewish calendar’s 19-year cycle, how many leap years are there?
Question 7 of 10
What is Yom Hashoah?
Question 8 of 10
Which is NOT a special service added on some holidays?
Question 9 of 10
Hanukkah is also known by which of these names?
Question 10 of 10
True or false: The celebration of national civic or secular holidays such as Flag Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day is forbidden by new rabbinic teachings because these holidays are of non-Jewish descent.

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