Minor Fasts Quiz

How much do you know about these days of mourning?

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
The following prayer is said on minor fast days
Question 2 of 10
Which prophet was Gedaliah assigned to care for?
Question 3 of 10
How can a firstborn son get out of his obligation to fast on Erev Pesach?
Question 4 of 10
What anniversary does the Tenth of Tevet mark?
Question 5 of 10
Most minor fasts are connected with
Question 6 of 10
None of the four minor fast days can occur
Question 7 of 10
What does the Fast of Esther commemorate?
Question 8 of 10
Which of the following is not a traditional Jewish fast?
Question 9 of 10
Which fast day only applies to certain people?
Question 10 of 10
How many minor fasts are on the Jewish calendar?

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