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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
Which king laid siege on Jerusalem, marked by the 10th of Tevet
Question 2 of 10
Which prophet was Gedaliah assigned to care for?
Question 3 of 10
Which of the following is not a traditional Jewish fast?
Question 4 of 10
The following prayer is said on minor fast days
Question 5 of 10
This tractate of the Talmud is devoted to public fast days
Question 6 of 10
Which of the following is a traditional custom associated with minor fast days?
Question 7 of 10
Which fast day only applies to certain people?
Question 8 of 10
Which is not a reason to hold a personal fast?
Question 9 of 10
What anniversary does the Tenth of Tevet mark?
Question 10 of 10
How can a firstborn son get out of his obligation to fast on Erev Pesach?
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