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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
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 2 of 10
Hanukkah is also known by which of these names?
Question 3 of 10
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah come at the end of which holiday?
Question 4 of 10
Which holiday is NOT a pilgrimage holiday?
Question 5 of 10
Which is NOT a special service added on some holidays?
Question 6 of 10
The major commemoration of Tisha B’Av is for what?
Question 7 of 10
What does Simchat Torah mean?
Question 8 of 10
Which is a major symbol of Sukkot?
Question 9 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 10 of 10
True or false: Halloween has non-Jewish religious origins, and this sometimes causes traditional Jews to feel uncomfortable celebrating it.
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