Tisha B'Av - A Time to Mourn

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Quiz Questions

1.
The day called Tisha B’Av means the _____ day of the month Av on the Jewish calendar.
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- A.
  First
- B.
  Fifth
- C.
  Ninth
- D.
  Thirty-first
2.
Tisha B’Av is observed as a day of _____.
- A.
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  Jubilation
- B.
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  Mourning
- C.
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  Singing
- D.
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  Harvesting
3.
As the saddest day for the Jewish people, one believed to be destined for tragedy, Tisha B’Av was the date of which event?
- A.
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  Destruction of the First and Second Temple
- B.
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  Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
- C.
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  The Flood
- D.
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  The exile of the Israelites from Jerusalem
4.
Tisha B’Av normally falls during this season:
- A.
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  Winter
- B.
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  Spring
- C.
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  Summer
- D.
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  Fall
5.
Tisha B’Av is one of two full-day fasts among Jewish observances. The other full-day fast is observed during:
- A.
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  Rosh Hashanah
- B.
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  Yom Kippur
- C.
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  Tu B'Shvat
- D.
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  Purim
6.
Besides refraining from food or drink for a full day, Jews are also commanded to follow mourning rituals on Tisha B’Av. Which of the following is NOT included in those rituals?
- A.
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  Not bathing
- B.
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  Not using any creams or oiils
- C.
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  Not wearing leather shoes
- D.
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  Dressing in black
7.
Throughout history, other tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people also occurred on or near Tisha B’Av. Which of the following IS NOT connected to this day?:
- A.
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  Kristallnacht
- B.
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  Beginning of the Crusades
- C.
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  Expulsion of the Jews from Spain
- D.
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  Beginning of World War I
8.
This book of the Bible is traditionally read on Tisha B’Av:
- A.
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  Ecclesiastes
- B.
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  Lamentations
- C.
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  Esther
- D.
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  Psalms
9.
The First Temple was built by this biblical figure:
- A.
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  Samuel
- B.
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  David
- C.
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  Daniel
- D.
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  Solomon
10.
The Second Temple was destroyed by the _____.
- A.
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  Babylonians
- B.
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  Romans
- C.
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  Greeks
- D.
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  Philistines

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You are a Ruth!
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Great effort! You are a Ruth, the young Moabite woman who dedicated herself to following and knowing more about the God of Israel. Like Ruth, you are a pilgrim, starting out on the path to becoming more knowledgeable about Tisha B' Av, the darkest day of the Jewish calendar.Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers.Learn more about Tisha B' Av in this excerpted chapter from Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein's book, Generation to Generation, as she shares the lessons of hope found within this observance.
2.
You are an Ezra!
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Well done! You are an Ezra, the leader who led the spiritual renewal and education of the Israelites when they returned to the Holy Land after 70 years in exile. Like Ezra, you have a thirst for knowledge and are dedicated to learning more about the Jewish traditions of Tisha B' Av.Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers.Learn more about Tisha B' Av in this excerpted chapter from Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein's book, Generation to Generation, as she shares the lessons of hope found within this observance.
3.
You are a Deborah!
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Congratulations! You are a Deborah, one of the judges chosen by God to lead and teach the people of Israel. Like Deborah, you are a true student of the Bible, dedicated to learning more about the Jewish traditions of Tisha B' Av.Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers.Learn more about Tisha B' Av in this excerpted chapter from Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein's book, Generation to Generation, as she shares the lessons of hope found within this observance.
4.
You are a Solomon!
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Outstanding! You are a true Solomon of this Jewish holiday. Your wealth of knowledge is undeniable when it comes to the story of the destruction of the two Temples in Jerusalem and the exile of the Jewish people from their homeland.Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers.Learn more about Tisha B' Av in this excerpted chapter from Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein's book, Generation to Generation, as she shares the lessons of hope found within this observance.