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Modern Holidays Quiz

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?

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Question 1 of 10
When do the two sirens go off in Israel on Yom Hazikaron?
Question 2 of 10
What is Yom Hashoah?
Question 3 of 10
The Chief Rabbinate of Israel decided this should be said on Yom Ha’atzmaut?
Question 4 of 10
In modern times, Tu B’av slightly resembles what holiday in English-speaking countries?
Question 5 of 10
When did Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) first come into existence?
Question 6 of 10
True or false: Yom Hazikaron, Yom Ha'atzmaut, and Yom Yerushalayim are always within the period of the Omer.
Question 7 of 10
Which Jewish movement created Megillat Hashoah (The Holocaust Scroll), which contains personal recollections of Holocaust survivors and is written in biblical style?
Question 8 of 10
When does Yom Hashoah take place?
Question 9 of 10
Which poem commemorating Israel's dead has been traditionally read on Yom Hazikaron?
Question 10 of 10
In Israel, how does the transition from Yom Hazikaron to Yom Ha'atzmaut take place?

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