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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.

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Question 1 of 10
How many minor fasts are on the Jewish calendar?
Question 2 of 10
True or False: Is the Fast of Esther always observed on the day before Purim?
Question 3 of 10
Which fast day only applies to certain people?
Question 4 of 10
What did leaders of the Hasidic movement recommend instead of fasting on non-fixed fast days?
Question 5 of 10
Some people fast on the 7th day of Adar, which is believed to be...
Question 6 of 10
Which is not a reason to hold a personal fast?
Question 7 of 10
Ta'anit Bekhorim reminds us of which plague
Question 8 of 10
What does the Fast of Esther commemorate?
Question 9 of 10
Which prophet was Gedaliah assigned to care for?
Question 10 of 10
If someone voluntarily fasts on Shabbat, what is the penalty according to Jewish law?
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