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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
Minor fasts last from...
Question 2 of 10
What does the Fast of Esther commemorate?
Question 3 of 10
Most minor fasts are connected with
Question 4 of 10
Which is not a reason to hold a personal fast?
Question 5 of 10
Which of the following is a traditional custom associated with minor fast days?
Question 6 of 10
The 17th of Tammuz marks the beginning of
Question 7 of 10
How can a firstborn son get out of his obligation to fast on Erev Pesach?
Question 8 of 10
Which prophet was Gedaliah assigned to care for?
Question 9 of 10
How many minor fasts are on the Jewish calendar?
Question 10 of 10
True or False: Is the Fast of Esther always observed on the day before Purim?
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