Shabbat Quiz

How much do you know about this weekly holiday?

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?

Question 1 of 10
Along with the basic prohibitions, rabbinical authorities enacted a set of secondary restrictions for Shabbat know as:
Question 2 of 10
What song is traditionally sung at the start of Friday night dinner?
Question 3 of 10
The blessing for male children invokes the biblical characters of
Question 4 of 10
What are zemirot?
Question 5 of 10
An eruv helps people deal with the Shabbat prohibition of
Question 6 of 10
Traditionally, when are meals for Shabbat prepared?
Question 7 of 10
It is customary to give tzedakah or money to charity
Question 8 of 10
Musaf is the additional service done in some synagogues that acts as a verbal replacement for what ancient custom?
Question 9 of 10
Tisha B'av is preceded and followed by special Shabbatot known as:
Question 10 of 10
Which Torah service on Shabbat offers a taste of the next week's Torah portion?

Discover More

Rosh Chodesh Quiz

How much do you know about Rosh Chodesh?

Passover Quiz

On prophets, pilgrimages and more.

Hanukkah Quiz

Test your knowledge about the Festival of Lights.