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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
What song is traditionally sung at the start of Friday night dinner?
Question 2 of 10
An eruv helps people deal with the Shabbat prohibition of
Question 3 of 10
Musaf is the additional service done in some synagogues that acts as a verbal replacement for what ancient custom?
Question 4 of 10
Which ceremony marks Shabbat's departure?
Question 5 of 10
Muktseh can be described as
Question 6 of 10
What are zemirot?
Question 7 of 10
Tisha B'av is preceded and followed by special Shabbatot known as:
Question 8 of 10
Melaveh Malkah is
Question 9 of 10
What does Oneg Shabbat mean?
Question 10 of 10
What is the name of the reading from one of the Bible's prophetic books that is read after the Torah on Shabbat?
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