Shavuot Quiz

How much do you know about this spring holiday?

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Shavuot began as a harvest festival, but it also commemorates the revelation at Sinai and the giving of the Torah. Traditions of the holiday include eating dairy, nighttime learning, and decorating houses and synagogues with plant life.
How much do you know about this spring holiday?

Question 1 of 10
What type of decoration is traditionally found in the home and/or synagogue during Shavuot?
Question 2 of 10
Shavuot celebrates
Question 3 of 10
This ceremony, marking completion of advanced years in religious school, is often held on Shavuot
Question 4 of 10
What did the Jews standing at Mount Sinai say to signal their acceptance of the Torah
Question 5 of 10
The hymn said as an introduction to the Ten Commandments is called
Question 6 of 10
The ritual of upsheren, associated with Lag Ba'Omer, involves:
Question 7 of 10
Which of these customs is observed by traditional Jews during the period of the Omer?
Question 8 of 10
The tomb of Simeon bar Yohai, a noted figure connected to Lag B'Omer, is located in
Question 9 of 10
What is the date given in the Torah for celebrating Shavuot?
Question 10 of 10
Which is NOT a reason that we eat dairy products on Shavuot?
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