Minor Fasts Quiz

How much do you know about these days of mourning?

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The four minor fasts on the Jewish calendar commemorate tragedies in Jewish history such as the murder of Gedaliah, the Jewish governor of Judah, and the breach of the walls around Jerusalem in 70 CE.

How much do you know about these days?

Question 1 of 10
Ta'anit Bekhorim takes place on
Question 2 of 10
How can a firstborn son get out of his obligation to fast on Erev Pesach?
Question 3 of 10
Which minor fast day is mentioned in the Torah?
Question 4 of 10
Which of the following is a traditional custom associated with minor fast days?
Question 5 of 10
Which is not a reason to hold a personal fast?
Question 6 of 10
What anniversary does the Tenth of Tevet mark?
Question 7 of 10
This tractate of the Talmud is devoted to public fast days
Question 8 of 10
Minor fasts last from...
Question 9 of 10
Which fast day only applies to certain people?
Question 10 of 10
What did leaders of the Hasidic movement recommend instead of fasting on non-fixed fast days?
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