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
True or false: In Israel, Independence Day is a formal holiday, so almost everyone has work and school off.
Question 2 of 10
Original proposals for Yom HaShoah had it closer to the holiday of
Question 3 of 10
The first official ceremony in Israel marking Yom Hazikaron took place at
Question 4 of 10
Who do we remember on Yom Hazikaron?
Question 5 of 10
The Israeli Knesset declared that Yom Hazikaron should fall on what date every year?
Question 6 of 10
In modern times, Tu B’av slightly resembles what holiday in English-speaking countries?
Question 7 of 10
Yom Hazikaron takes place the day before which holiday?
Question 8 of 10
The Mishnah teaches that on the 15th of Av, the daughters of Jerusalem would wear
Question 9 of 10
Yom Ha'atzmaut is the anniversary of whose announcement of the creation of State of Israel?
Question 10 of 10
In the Second Temple period, what kind of holiday was Tu B’av?
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