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Shabbat Quiz

How much do you know about this weekly holiday?

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Though many activities are forbidden on Shabbat–from writing to playing instruments–Shabbat is seen as a great gift from God to the Jewish people, and is celebrated with special songs, meals, and prayers. How much do you know about Shabbat?

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Question 1 of 10
What does Oneg Shabbat mean?
Question 2 of 10
Which of these is not an element of the Shabbat candle lighting ritual?
Question 3 of 10
Tisha B'av is preceded and followed by special Shabbatot known as:
Question 4 of 10
Musaf is the additional service done in some synagogues that acts as a verbal replacement for what ancient custom?
Question 5 of 10
The blessing over the candles is the exact same for Shabbat as it is for all other holidays.
Question 6 of 10
Which important Jewish writer wrote, "More than the Jewish people has preserved the Shabbat, the Shabbat has preserved the Jewish people."
Question 7 of 10
Who wrote the hymn Lekhah Dodi?
Question 8 of 10
What is the blessing over the challah called?
Question 9 of 10
True or False: Shabbat services are generally longer than weekday services.
Question 10 of 10
What is the proper order of the blessings in the Havdalah ceremony?
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