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
It is customary to give tzedakah or money to charity
Question 2 of 10
True or False: The story of creation contains a commandment for humans to observe a sabbath.
Question 3 of 10
The blessing over the candles is the exact same for Shabbat as it is for all other holidays.
Question 4 of 10
Musaf is the additional service done in some synagogues that acts as a verbal replacement for what ancient custom?
Question 5 of 10
How long does Shabbat last?
Question 6 of 10
Where are the weekly haftarah selections taken from?
Question 7 of 10
What is the proper order of the blessings in the Havdalah ceremony?
Question 8 of 10
Muktseh can be described as
Question 9 of 10
Which important Jewish writer wrote, "More than the Jewish people has preserved the Shabbat, the Shabbat has preserved the Jewish people."
Question 10 of 10
Who wrote the hymn Lekhah Dodi?

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