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Jewish holidays are mainly in commemoration of important moments in Jewish history, from the exodus from Egypt to the founding of the State of Israel. These holidays are scheduled on the Jewish calendar, not the Gregorian calendar. Some Jews also celebrate secular and Christian holidays, to varying extents. How much do you know about holidays?

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Question 1 of 10
Which is NOT a special service added on some holidays?
Question 2 of 10
What occasion does Tu Bishvat mark?
Question 3 of 10
The major commemoration of Tisha B’Av is for what?
Question 4 of 10
Which major festival is treated just like Shabbat, in terms of all work being forbidden?
Question 5 of 10
Which secular holiday has Jewish roots, since the celebration was modeled after the ancient Israelites' fall harvest festival of Sukkot?
Question 6 of 10
Which is a major symbol of Sukkot?
Question 7 of 10
What is Israel’s independence day called?
Question 8 of 10
Which holiday is NOT a pilgrimage holiday?
Question 9 of 10
True or false: The celebration of national civic or secular holidays such as Flag Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day is forbidden by new rabbinic teachings because these holidays are of non-Jewish descent.
Question 10 of 10
Hanukkah is also known by which of these names?
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