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
What does Havdalah literally mean?
Question 2 of 10
Musaf is the additional service done in some synagogues that acts as a verbal replacement for what ancient custom?
Question 3 of 10
How long does Shabbat last?
Question 4 of 10
What song is traditionally sung at the start of Friday night dinner?
Question 5 of 10
Traditionally, when are meals for Shabbat prepared?
Question 6 of 10
Melaveh Malkah is
Question 7 of 10
All the details of Shabbat observance and work prohibitions can be found in the Torah.
Question 8 of 10
According to traditional observance, which of these acts is halakhically permissible on Shabbat?
Question 9 of 10
Who wrote the hymn Lekhah Dodi?
Question 10 of 10
Tisha B'av is preceded and followed by special Shabbatot known as:
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