Shabbat Quiz

How much do you know about this weekly holiday?

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?

Question 1 of 10
Along with the basic prohibitions, rabbinical authorities enacted a set of secondary restrictions for Shabbat know as:
Question 2 of 10
The blessing over the candles is the exact same for Shabbat as it is for all other holidays.
Question 3 of 10
Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 things the Zohar explains the head of the household must accomplish at the Shabbat table?
Question 4 of 10
What song is traditionally sung at the start of Friday night dinner?
Question 5 of 10
An eruv helps people deal with the Shabbat prohibition of
Question 6 of 10
According to traditional observance, which of these acts is halakhically permissible on Shabbat?
Question 7 of 10
When does the first special Shabbat of the Jewish year occur?
Question 8 of 10
What is the blessing over the challah called?
Question 9 of 10
Tisha B'av is preceded and followed by special Shabbatot known as:
Question 10 of 10
Traditionally, how many stars should appear in the sky to signify the end of Shabbat?

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