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Jewish holidays are mainly in commemoration of important moments in Jewish history, from the exodus from Egypt to the founding of the State of Israel. These holidays are scheduled on the Jewish calendar, not the Gregorian calendar. Some Jews also celebrate secular and Christian holidays, to varying extents. How much do you know about holidays?

Question 1 of 10
What is Yom Hashoah?
Question 2 of 10
Hanukkah is also known by which of these names?
Question 3 of 10
Which is NOT a special service added on some holidays?
Question 4 of 10
Yom Hazikaron is a memorial day for whom?
Question 5 of 10
True or false: Halloween has non-Jewish religious origins, and this sometimes causes traditional Jews to feel uncomfortable celebrating it.
Question 6 of 10
Which major festival is treated just like Shabbat, in terms of all work being forbidden?
Question 7 of 10
What does Simchat Torah mean?
Question 8 of 10
Which secular holiday has Jewish roots, since the celebration was modeled after the ancient Israelites' fall harvest festival of Sukkot?
Question 9 of 10
True or false: The celebration of national civic or secular holidays such as Flag Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day is forbidden by new rabbinic teachings because these holidays are of non-Jewish descent.
Question 10 of 10
Which is the proper order for the first four Hebrew months of the year, starting with Tishrei?
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