How Much Do You Know About Tisha B'Av?

The fast is held as usual.

The fast is advanced to Thursday.

The fast is canceled due to the sanctity of Shabbat.

An unknown poet who flourished during the Geonic era.

Ezekiel, who witnessed the ravages of exile in his lifetime.

Moses, the greatest prophet of all times.

It is permissible to study Torah, which is a mitzvah in the Torah.

It is forbidden to learn only until midnight.

It is forbidden to learn any Torah at all.

To remind us of Yom Kippur, when leather shoes are not worn.

To fulfill the verse “They walked from Jerusalem on the soles of their feet.”

To be closer to the ground, humble and low.

Begins and ends at midnight.

Begins at nightfall and ends at sunset.

Begins at daybreak and ends at dusk.

Forgotten.

A half-day fast.

Observed as usual.

Meat and wine, eaten in small groups.

Bread, eggs and lentils, eaten on low stools.

Watermelon, lentils and water, eaten outdoors.

Sit on chairs, perform work if needed, drink tea, prepare the evening meal, and don tallit and tefillin.

Sit on chairs, perform work if needed, clean the house, prepare the evening meal, and wear laundered clothing.

Sit on chairs, perform work if needed, prepare the evening meal, and listen to music.

Greet each other with wishes for long life.

Read excerpts from the writings of Josephus telling of the events of the destruction.

Leave the synagogue as quickly as possible.