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?

Question 1 of 10
An eruv helps people deal with the Shabbat prohibition of
Question 2 of 10
True or False: Shabbat services are generally longer than weekday services.
Question 3 of 10
What song is traditionally sung at the start of Friday night dinner?
Question 4 of 10
Along with the basic prohibitions, rabbinical authorities enacted a set of secondary restrictions for Shabbat know as:
Question 5 of 10
What is the blessing over the challah called?
Question 6 of 10
Traditionally, how many stars should appear in the sky to signify the end of Shabbat?
Question 7 of 10
True or False: All of the Shabbat prayers for Friday night are from the Book of Deuteronomy.
Question 8 of 10
What does chillul Shabbat refer to?
Question 9 of 10
Melaveh Malkah is
Question 10 of 10
When does the first special Shabbat of the Jewish year occur?
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