Minor Fasts Quiz

How much do you know about these days of mourning?

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
The 17th of Tammuz marks the beginning of
Question 2 of 10
What does the Fast of Esther commemorate?
Question 3 of 10
Which minor fast day is mentioned in the Torah?
Question 4 of 10
The following prayer is said on minor fast days
Question 5 of 10
Minor fasts last from...
Question 6 of 10
What anniversary does the Tenth of Tevet mark?
Question 7 of 10
Ta'anit Bekhorim takes place on
Question 8 of 10
Which of these events happened, according to the Mishnah, on the 17th of Tammuz?
Question 9 of 10
Which prophet was Gedaliah assigned to care for?
Question 10 of 10
True or False: Is the Fast of Esther always observed on the day before Purim?

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