Minor Fasts Quiz

How much do you know about these days of mourning?

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The four minor fasts on the Jewish calendar commemorate tragedies in Jewish history such as the murder of Gedaliah, the Jewish governor of Judah, and the breach of the walls around Jerusalem in 70 CE.

How much do you know about these days?

Question 1 of 10
Who does the Fast of Gedaliah honor?
Question 2 of 10
Which of these events happened, according to the Mishnah, on the 17th of Tammuz?
Question 3 of 10
Which of the following is a traditional custom associated with minor fast days?
Question 4 of 10
What did leaders of the Hasidic movement recommend instead of fasting on non-fixed fast days?
Question 5 of 10
The following prayer is said on minor fast days
Question 6 of 10
How can a firstborn son get out of his obligation to fast on Erev Pesach?
Question 7 of 10
True or False: Is the Fast of Esther always observed on the day before Purim?
Question 8 of 10
Which is not a reason to hold a personal fast?
Question 9 of 10
If someone voluntarily fasts on Shabbat, what is the penalty according to Jewish law?
Question 10 of 10
How many minor fasts are on the Jewish calendar?
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