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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
True or False: Shabbat services are generally longer than weekday services.
Question 2 of 10
Along with the basic prohibitions, rabbinical authorities enacted a set of secondary restrictions for Shabbat know as:
Question 3 of 10
Which ceremony marks Shabbat's departure?
Question 4 of 10
What is the blessing over the challah called?
Question 5 of 10
One of the key values connected to the celebration of Shabbat is that of menuha, which means what?
Question 6 of 10
"Come my friend, let us greet the Shabbat bride!" is the chorus of what Shabbat prayer?
Question 7 of 10
What song is traditionally sung at the start of Friday night dinner?
Question 8 of 10
When does the first special Shabbat of the Jewish year occur?
Question 9 of 10
Traditionally, how many stars should appear in the sky to signify the end of Shabbat?
Question 10 of 10
Which important Jewish writer wrote, "More than the Jewish people has preserved the Shabbat, the Shabbat has preserved the Jewish people."
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