Modern Holidays Quiz

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
The Chief Rabbinate of Israel decided this should be said on Yom Ha’atzmaut?
Question 2 of 10
What is the only change to the prayer liturgy on Tu B'Av?
Question 3 of 10
Which of these holidays does NOT begin on the 15th day of the Hebrew month in which it occurs?
Question 4 of 10
Yom Hazikaron takes place the day before which holiday?
Question 5 of 10
When do the two sirens go off in Israel on Yom Hazikaron?
Question 6 of 10
What is Yom Hashoah?
Question 7 of 10
What was the event that precipitated the celebration of Yom Yerushalayim?
Question 8 of 10
What is Israel’s independence day called?
Question 9 of 10
The Israeli Knesset declared that Yom Hazikaron should fall on what date every year?
Question 10 of 10
When did Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) first come into existence?

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