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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?

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Question 1 of 10
Which of these holidays does NOT begin on the 15th day of the Hebrew month in which it occurs?
Question 2 of 10
What is the only change to the prayer liturgy on Tu B'Av?
Question 3 of 10
When does Yom Hashoah take place?
Question 4 of 10
The first official ceremony in Israel marking Yom Hazikaron took place at
Question 5 of 10
When did Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) first come into existence?
Question 6 of 10
Yom Ha'atzmaut is the anniversary of whose announcement of the creation of State of Israel?
Question 7 of 10
Original proposals for Yom HaShoah had it closer to the holiday of
Question 8 of 10
The Israeli Knesset declared that Yom Hazikaron should fall on what date every year?
Question 9 of 10
Who do we remember on Yom Hazikaron?
Question 10 of 10
Which Jewish movement created Megillat Hashoah (The Holocaust Scroll), which contains personal recollections of Holocaust survivors and is written in biblical style?

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