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?

Question 1 of 10
What does the Fast of Esther commemorate?
Question 2 of 10
Minor fasts last from...
Question 3 of 10
Most minor fasts are connected with
Question 4 of 10
If someone voluntarily fasts on Shabbat, what is the penalty according to Jewish law?
Question 5 of 10
Which of the following is not a traditional Jewish fast?
Question 6 of 10
Ta'anit Bekhorim takes place on
Question 7 of 10
Which minor fast day is mentioned in the Torah?
Question 8 of 10
How can a firstborn son get out of his obligation to fast on Erev Pesach?
Question 9 of 10
Which of the following is a traditional custom associated with minor fast days?
Question 10 of 10
This tractate of the Talmud is devoted to public fast days
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