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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.

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Question 1 of 10
Most minor fasts are connected with
Question 2 of 10
This tractate of the Talmud is devoted to public fast days
Question 3 of 10
None of the four minor fast days can occur
Question 4 of 10
Which is not a reason to hold a personal fast?
Question 5 of 10
Some people fast on the 7th day of Adar, which is believed to be...
Question 6 of 10
Ta'anit Bekhorim reminds us of which plague
Question 7 of 10
Which minor fast day is mentioned in the Torah?
Question 8 of 10
Which prophet was Gedaliah assigned to care for?
Question 9 of 10
If someone voluntarily fasts on Shabbat, what is the penalty according to Jewish law?
Question 10 of 10
Which king laid siege on Jerusalem, marked by the 10th of Tevet
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