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
Which of these events happened, according to the Mishnah, on the 17th of Tammuz?
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 minor fast day is mentioned in the Torah?
Question 5 of 10
What anniversary does the Tenth of Tevet mark?
Question 6 of 10
The 17th of Tammuz marks the beginning of
Question 7 of 10
Ta'anit Bekhorim takes place on
Question 8 of 10
How can a firstborn son get out of his obligation to fast on Erev Pesach?
Question 9 of 10
How many minor fasts are on the Jewish calendar?
Question 10 of 10
Which prophet was Gedaliah assigned to care for?
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