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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.

How much do you know about these days?

You answered {{correct}} of 10 correctly

Question 1 of 10
This tractate of the Talmud is devoted to public fast days
Question 2 of 10
Which prophet was Gedaliah assigned to care for?
Question 3 of 10
Which of the following is a traditional custom associated with minor fast days?
Question 4 of 10
Ta'anit Bekhorim takes place on
Question 5 of 10
What did leaders of the Hasidic movement recommend instead of fasting on non-fixed fast days?
Question 6 of 10
What anniversary does the Tenth of Tevet mark?
Question 7 of 10
Ta'anit Bekhorim reminds us of which plague
Question 8 of 10
Which fast day only applies to certain people?
Question 9 of 10
True or False: Is the Fast of Esther always observed on the day before Purim?
Question 10 of 10
Most minor fasts are connected with
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