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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
Rosh Chodesh marks which of these?
Question 2 of 10
Hanukkah is also known by which of these names?
Question 3 of 10
Which is a major symbol of Sukkot?
Question 4 of 10
Which holiday is NOT a pilgrimage holiday?
Question 5 of 10
In Israel, which holiday is celebrated for two days?
Question 6 of 10
The ancient Rabbis introduced a way of dealing with the reality that sometimes Diaspora communities were not sure when the Hebrew month began, and therefore were not sure when holidays were. What was their solution?
Question 7 of 10
Which Hebrew month does Rosh Hashanah fall in?
Question 8 of 10
What is Yom Hashoah?
Question 9 of 10
Which is the proper order for the first four Hebrew months of the year, starting with Tishrei?
Question 10 of 10
True or false: In Western Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries, holiday symbols--such as the Christmas tree--signified secular inclusion in society for the Jewish elite.
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