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Shabbat Quiz

How much do you know about this weekly holiday?

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Though many activities are forbidden on Shabbat–from writing to playing instruments–Shabbat is seen as a great gift from God to the Jewish people, and is celebrated with special songs, meals, and prayers. How much do you know about Shabbat?

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Question 1 of 10
The rabbis in the Mishnah identified how many basic categories of labor that are forbidden on Shabbat?
Question 2 of 10
True or False: Shabbat services are generally longer than weekday services.
Question 3 of 10
All the details of Shabbat observance and work prohibitions can be found in the Torah.
Question 4 of 10
Traditionally, how many stars should appear in the sky to signify the end of Shabbat?
Question 5 of 10
What is seudah shelishit?
Question 6 of 10
Who wrote the hymn Lekhah Dodi?
Question 7 of 10
The blessing over the candles is the exact same for Shabbat as it is for all other holidays.
Question 8 of 10
Which ceremony marks Shabbat's departure?
Question 9 of 10
Which Torah service on Shabbat offers a taste of the next week's Torah portion?
Question 10 of 10
"Come my friend, let us greet the Shabbat bride!" is the chorus of what Shabbat prayer?
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