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Shabbat Quiz

How much do you know about this weekly holiday?

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Though many activities are forbidden on Shabbat–from writing to playing instruments–Shabbat is seen as a great gift from God to the Jewish people, and is celebrated with special songs, meals, and prayers. How much do you know about Shabbat?

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Question 1 of 10
According to traditional observance, which of these acts is halakhically permissible on Shabbat?
Question 2 of 10
When does the first special Shabbat of the Jewish year occur?
Question 3 of 10
An eruv helps people deal with the Shabbat prohibition of
Question 4 of 10
Which Torah service on Shabbat offers a taste of the next week's Torah portion?
Question 5 of 10
Traditionally, how many stars should appear in the sky to signify the end of Shabbat?
Question 6 of 10
The blessing for male children invokes the biblical characters of
Question 7 of 10
True or False: Shabbat services are generally longer than weekday services.
Question 8 of 10
Muktseh can be described as
Question 9 of 10
The rabbis in the Mishnah identified how many basic categories of labor that are forbidden on Shabbat?
Question 10 of 10
It is customary to give tzedakah or money to charity
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