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
None of the four minor fast days can occur
Question 2 of 10
Which of these events happened, according to the Mishnah, on the 17th of Tammuz?
Question 3 of 10
The following prayer is said on minor fast days
Question 4 of 10
Which of the following is a traditional custom associated with minor fast days?
Question 5 of 10
Which fast day only applies to certain people?
Question 6 of 10
Which minor fast day is mentioned in the Torah?
Question 7 of 10
How can a firstborn son get out of his obligation to fast on Erev Pesach?
Question 8 of 10
What anniversary does the Tenth of Tevet mark?
Question 9 of 10
Which king laid siege on Jerusalem, marked by the 10th of Tevet
Question 10 of 10
What did leaders of the Hasidic movement recommend instead of fasting on non-fixed fast days?
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