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?

Question 1 of 10
What did the Jews standing at Mount Sinai say to signal their acceptance of the Torah
Question 2 of 10
What was the special offering for the holiday of Shavuot in the times of the Temple?
Question 3 of 10
In the book of Ruth, Ruth's mother-in-law is
Question 4 of 10
True or False: One cannot get married on Lag B'Omer
Question 5 of 10
Shavuot is also called Hag Habikkurim, which means
Question 6 of 10
The word "Shavuot" means
Question 7 of 10
What is an omer?
Question 8 of 10
The late night Shavuot study session is known as
Question 9 of 10
For how many days is the Omer counted?
Question 10 of 10
What food(s) are very popular to eat on Shavuot?
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