Modern Holidays Quiz

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Contemporary Jews observe holidays that commemorate events in recent Jewish history such as the Holocaust and the creation of the State of Israel.
How much do you know about modern Jewish holidays?

Question 1 of 10
What was the event that precipitated the celebration of Yom Yerushalayim?
Question 2 of 10
What is the origin of Tu B'Av?
Question 3 of 10
Yom Ha'atzmaut is the anniversary of whose announcement of the creation of State of Israel?
Question 4 of 10
What is Yom Hashoah?
Question 5 of 10
Which poem commemorating Israel's dead has been traditionally read on Yom Hazikaron?
Question 6 of 10
In Israel, how does the transition from Yom Hazikaron to Yom Ha'atzmaut take place?
Question 7 of 10
True or False: It is common to light memorial candles on Yom HaShoah
Question 8 of 10
What is the National Bible Quiz?
Question 9 of 10
The Mishnah teaches that on the 15th of Av, the daughters of Jerusalem would wear
Question 10 of 10
What types of public venues in Israel are closed on Yom Hashoah?
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