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Minor Fasts Quiz

How much do you know about these days of mourning?

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The four minor fasts on the Jewish calendar commemorate tragedies in Jewish history such as the murder of Gedaliah, the Jewish governor of Judah, and the breach of the walls around Jerusalem in 70 CE.

How much do you know about these days?

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Question 1 of 10
How many minor fasts are on the Jewish calendar?
Question 2 of 10
The 17th of Tammuz marks the beginning of
Question 3 of 10
Which of these events happened, according to the Mishnah, on the 17th of Tammuz?
Question 4 of 10
Which of the following is not a traditional Jewish fast?
Question 5 of 10
What does the Fast of Esther commemorate?
Question 6 of 10
Which king laid siege on Jerusalem, marked by the 10th of Tevet
Question 7 of 10
None of the four minor fast days can occur
Question 8 of 10
Minor fasts last from...
Question 9 of 10
What did leaders of the Hasidic movement recommend instead of fasting on non-fixed fast days?
Question 10 of 10
True or False: Is the Fast of Esther always observed on the day before Purim?
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