Modern Holidays Quiz

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Contemporary Jews observe holidays that commemorate events in recent Jewish history such as the Holocaust and the creation of the State of Israel.
How much do you know about modern Jewish holidays?

Question 1 of 10
Yom Ha'atzmaut is the anniversary of whose announcement of the creation of State of Israel?
Question 2 of 10
What was the event that precipitated the celebration of Yom Yerushalayim?
Question 3 of 10
Who do we remember on Yom Hazikaron?
Question 4 of 10
Which of these holidays does NOT begin on the 15th day of the Hebrew month in which it occurs?
Question 5 of 10
Original proposals for Yom HaShoah had it closer to the holiday of
Question 6 of 10
Which Jewish movement created Megillat Hashoah (The Holocaust Scroll), which contains personal recollections of Holocaust survivors and is written in biblical style?
Question 7 of 10
True or False: It is common to light memorial candles on Yom HaShoah
Question 8 of 10
What types of public venues in Israel are closed on Yom Hashoah?
Question 9 of 10
When do the two sirens go off in Israel on Yom Hazikaron?
Question 10 of 10
True or false: Yom Hazikaron, Yom Ha'atzmaut, and Yom Yerushalayim are always within the period of the Omer.
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