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Shavuot Quiz

How much do you know about this spring holiday?

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Shavuot began as a harvest festival, but it also commemorates the revelation at Sinai and the giving of the Torah. Traditions of the holiday include eating dairy, nighttime learning, and decorating houses and synagogues with plant life.
How much do you know about this spring holiday?

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Question 1 of 10
Shavuot is also called Hag Habikkurim, which means
Question 2 of 10
Which introductory hymn to the Ten Commandments is only recited on Shavuot?
Question 3 of 10
When may the omer be counted each day?
Question 4 of 10
The late night Shavuot study session is known as
Question 5 of 10
True or False: One cannot get married on Lag B'Omer
Question 6 of 10
What city is traditional for some to make a pilgrimage to on Lag Ba'Omer?
Question 7 of 10
The book of Exodus calls Shavuot
Question 8 of 10
Which of these is not a custom observed on Shavuot?
Question 9 of 10
What is the date given in the Torah for celebrating Shavuot?
Question 10 of 10
What was the special offering for the holiday of Shavuot in the times of the Temple?
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