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
In Israel, which holiday is celebrated for two days?
Question 2 of 10
What is Yom Hashoah?
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 10
Which is a major symbol of Sukkot?
Question 5 of 10
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah come at the end of which holiday?
Question 6 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 7 of 10
Rosh Chodesh marks which of these?
Question 8 of 10
The major commemoration of Tisha B’Av is for what?
Question 9 of 10
Which Hebrew month does Rosh Hashanah fall in?
Question 10 of 10
What occasion does Tu Bishvat mark?

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