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

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?

You answered {{correct}} of {{total}} correctly

Question 1 of 10
On Simchat Torah children
Question 2 of 10
Simchat Torah is traditionally what type of holiday?
Question 3 of 10
On Shemini Atzeret a short prayer for rain is inserted into the second blessing of the Amidah. This prayer for rain continues to be recited in the Amidah until when?
Question 4 of 10
In recent times, how have synagogues made Simchat Torah a very "child-friendly" holiday?
Question 5 of 10
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah come at the end of which holiday?
Question 6 of 10
Outside Israel, when are Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah observed?
Question 7 of 10
What does Shemini Atzeret mean?
Question 8 of 10
The origin of Simchat Torah can be found in
Question 9 of 10
True or False: On Simchat Torah we circle the synagogue with the Torahs and our lulav and etrogs.
Question 10 of 10
What title is given to the last person to receive an aliyah from the end of the Torah on Simchat Torah?

Discover More

Quizzes

Purim Food Quiz

Test your knowledge of Purim foods and food traditions.

Quizzes

Magic & the Supernatural Quiz

How well do you know Jewish magic, and the debates around it?

Quizzes

Ancient and Medieval History Quiz

How much do you know about the main Jewish figures and events, from the Bible to the dawn of modernity?

Quizzes

Shavuot Quiz

How much do you know about this spring holiday?