Simchat Torah at the Birmingham Temple for Humanistic Judaism in suburban Detroit.
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Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah Quiz

How much do you know about these final holidays of the High Holiday season?

At the end of Sukkot, we celebrate the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle. How much do you know about Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah?

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Question 1 of 10
What does Simchat Torah mean?
Question 2 of 10
It is a custom for how many people to be honored with an aliyah on Simchat Torah?
Question 3 of 10
The commandment to observe the Eighth Day of Assembly, Shemini Atzeret, comes from
Question 4 of 10
What is Vezot HaBerakhah?
Question 5 of 10
What is the name of the prayer recited before the dancing begins on Simchat Torah?
Question 6 of 10
On Simchat Torah it is customary to eat foods that are
Question 7 of 10
On Simchat Torah the torah reading includes
Question 8 of 10
In recent times, how have synagogues made Simchat Torah a very "child-friendly" holiday?
Question 9 of 10
What title is given to the last person to receive an aliyah from the end of the Torah on Simchat Torah?
Question 10 of 10
How many circles or circuits around the room are done in a Simchat Torah celebration?

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