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
True or false: Yom Hazikaron, Yom Ha'atzmaut, and Yom Yerushalayim are always within the period of the Omer.
Question 2 of 10
What was the event that precipitated the celebration of Yom Yerushalayim?
Question 3 of 10
The Israeli Knesset declared that Yom Hazikaron should fall on what date every year?
Question 4 of 10
Which poem commemorating Israel's dead has been traditionally read on Yom Hazikaron?
Question 5 of 10
Yom Hazikaron takes place the day before which holiday?
Question 6 of 10
The first official ceremony in Israel marking Yom Hazikaron took place at
Question 7 of 10
When does Yom Hashoah take place?
Question 8 of 10
What is the National Bible Quiz?
Question 9 of 10
What is the origin of Tu B'Av?
Question 10 of 10
The first siddur to include a prayer for the government is from
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