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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: 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 2 of 10
What is Yom Hashoah?
Question 3 of 10
Yom Hazikaron is a memorial day for whom?
Question 4 of 10
Rosh Chodesh marks which of these?
Question 5 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 6 of 10
Which is NOT a special service added on some holidays?
Question 7 of 10
Which major festival is treated just like Shabbat, in terms of all work being forbidden?
Question 8 of 10
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah come at the end of which holiday?
Question 9 of 10
What occasion does Tu Bishvat mark?
Question 10 of 10
Which holiday is NOT a pilgrimage holiday?
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