Modern Holidays Quiz

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Contemporary Jews observe holidays that commemorate events in recent Jewish history such as the Holocaust and the creation of the State of Israel.
How much do you know about modern Jewish holidays?

Question 1 of 10
Yom Ha'atzmaut is the anniversary of whose announcement of the creation of State of Israel?
Question 2 of 10
Original proposals for Yom HaShoah had it closer to the holiday of
Question 3 of 10
True or false: Yom Hazikaron, Yom Ha'atzmaut, and Yom Yerushalayim are always within the period of the Omer.
Question 4 of 10
Which of these holidays does NOT begin on the 15th day of the Hebrew month in which it occurs?
Question 5 of 10
What poem, by Nathan Alterman, has been a common reading for Yom Hazikaron ceremonies?
Question 6 of 10
Who do we remember on Yom Hazikaron?
Question 7 of 10
The Chief Rabbinate of Israel decided this should be said on Yom Ha’atzmaut?
Question 8 of 10
The first siddur to include a prayer for the government is from
Question 9 of 10
Which Jewish movement created Megillat Hashoah (The Holocaust Scroll), which contains personal recollections of Holocaust survivors and is written in biblical style?
Question 10 of 10
What is Yom Hashoah?
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