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
True or False: Is the Fast of Esther always observed on the day before Purim?
Question 2 of 10
Which is not a reason to hold a personal fast?
Question 3 of 10
Ta'anit Bekhorim takes place on
Question 4 of 10
Which prophet was Gedaliah assigned to care for?
Question 5 of 10
Minor fasts last from...
Question 6 of 10
Which king laid siege on Jerusalem, marked by the 10th of Tevet
Question 7 of 10
Which of the following is not a traditional Jewish fast?
Question 8 of 10
Which fast day only applies to certain people?
Question 9 of 10
What did leaders of the Hasidic movement recommend instead of fasting on non-fixed fast days?
Question 10 of 10
This tractate of the Talmud is devoted to public fast days
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