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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?

Question 1 of 10
In the Jewish calendar’s 19-year cycle, how many leap years are there?
Question 2 of 10
Hanukkah is also known by which of these names?
Question 3 of 10
Rosh Chodesh marks which of these?
Question 4 of 10
The ancient Rabbis introduced a way of dealing with the reality that sometimes Diaspora communities were not sure when the Hebrew month began, and therefore were not sure when holidays were. What was their solution?
Question 5 of 10
What does Simchat Torah mean?
Question 6 of 10
Which is NOT a special service added on some holidays?
Question 7 of 10
Which is the proper order for the first four Hebrew months of the year, starting with Tishrei?
Question 8 of 10
Yom Hazikaron is a memorial day for whom?
Question 9 of 10
What is Yom Hashoah?
Question 10 of 10
Which is a major symbol of Sukkot?
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