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 occasion does Tu Bishvat mark?
Question 2 of 10
Which secular holiday has Jewish roots, since the celebration was modeled after the ancient Israelites' fall harvest festival of Sukkot?
Question 3 of 10
What does Simchat Torah mean?
Question 4 of 10
True or false: Halloween has non-Jewish religious origins, and this sometimes causes traditional Jews to feel uncomfortable celebrating it.
Question 5 of 10
Which holiday is NOT a pilgrimage holiday?
Question 6 of 10
Hanukkah is also known by which of these names?
Question 7 of 10
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah come at the end of which holiday?
Question 8 of 10
Yom Hazikaron is a memorial day for whom?
Question 9 of 10
In Israel, which holiday is celebrated for two days?
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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