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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
What does Simchat Torah mean?
Question 2 of 10
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah come at the end of which holiday?
Question 3 of 10
What occasion does Tu Bishvat mark?
Question 4 of 10
The major commemoration of Tisha B’Av is for what?
Question 5 of 10
In Israel, which holiday is celebrated for two days?
Question 6 of 10
True or false: In Western Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries, holiday symbols--such as the Christmas tree--signified secular inclusion in society for the Jewish elite.
Question 7 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 8 of 10
Yom Hazikaron is a memorial day for whom?
Question 9 of 10
Which is NOT a special service added on some holidays?
Question 10 of 10
In the Jewish calendar’s 19-year cycle, how many leap years are there?
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