Tisha B’Av Quiz

How much do you know about Tisha B'Av?

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The fast day Tisha B’Av commemorates the destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem and many other tragedies throughout Jewish history.

 

Question 1 of 10
What is special name for the Shabbat immediately before Tisha B’Av?
Question 2 of 10
The edict of King Edward I that forced Jews to leave England, was enacted in
Question 3 of 10
The Three Weeks begin on
Question 4 of 10
The Kotel is also known as the
Question 5 of 10
What is significant about the Shabbat following Tisha B'Av?
Question 6 of 10
Which book is read on Tisha B’Av?
Question 7 of 10
Which of these is NOT a term for the three weeks preceding Tisha B'Av?
Question 8 of 10
True or False: Eikha is read with a special cantillation tune.
Question 9 of 10
True or false: Some Jews believe that a need for Tisha B'Av no longer exists.
Question 10 of 10
How many weeks of communal mourning lead up to Tisha B’Av?
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