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Vlad
January 24, 2023
Isn't that the candles can be lit the latest just before the sunset? It is an article on Chabad that says so.
Regarding the loaves. It is said that not all three meals require two. Only two meals require two as it is said in the article you mention, for the third it is an opinion which means some do and some do not.
Regarding the Tamid it is said by the holy people that when Jesus was 12 years old and went with his parents for Passover at the Temple in Jerusalem, as it was the custom, he saw the blood of the lambs on the doorposts he realized that is not lambs that God wants but that we need to sacrifice ourselves for our fellow sentient-beings. He then went to the Temple and was staying with the kids in temple near the Masoretes and was asking the Rabbis from Joshua for God to teach them through a boy.
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MJc
Asia
January 22, 2023
Got half correct. Thanks. Reply
Lauren Diane Spector
Bend,OR
January 22, 2023
8/10 Have a Healthy, Happy, Safe and Peaceful Week. (took the quiz on Sunday evening) Reply
Nazwa Shabrina
January 21, 2023
7/10 excellent, first most beautiful score. So much fun taking this quiz! Reply
Jenifer Nech
Houston
January 21, 2023
I guessed on the Temple sacrifices.🥴 Reply
Daniel
Chile
January 20, 2023
excelente!!! gracias Reply
Leigh
Florida
January 20, 2023
10/10 finally!!! Reply
Raad
Auckland
January 19, 2023
10/10 Reply
marlene ryan
ROSE BAY
January 19, 2023
thans for the we so look forward to the quiz and other selections to learn . even i am 83 good shabbas Reply
Joseph5716
Connecticut
January 19, 2023
I would argue that Shabbat does exsist from sundown to sundown.Preperations begin before so as to not violate the Shabbat. Reply
Jack
Harpers Ferry, WV
January 23, 2023
in response to Joseph5716:
Looking at this from the calendar perspective, I would agree. The other days are simply 'days of the week'; only the last has a name. And it is further supported by the fact that 'day' begins at evening. (further supported by our prayers that Hashem is faithful at all times, evening, morning, and afternoon). The one caveat is the minor detail mentioned in many places that Shabbos begins at the close of yom shishi and ends when three stars can be seen in the sky. While this could coincide with the coming of evening, you may not see those stars until after the sun has fully set, which may be later. The more complete answer may be - why are we waiting for the three stars? ... Only blessings - Jack Reply
Jack
Harpers Ferry, WV
January 19, 2023
I definitely learned a couple of things from that! Reply
Elisheva
Arizona
January 19, 2023
9/10. Pretty good. I had forgotten the categories of work as a list, even though I know them as I go about my Shabbat. Reply
Andrew Elder
Bryan
January 19, 2023
8/10 better that time, always fun
Shalom
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Holly
Texas
January 19, 2023
Thank you for the trick questions…they keep me on my toes. I will pay better attention now…😄 And also, taking the quiz a second time does wonders for a boost of confidence!😂 Reply
Elisheva Levin
Arizona
January 23, 2023
in response to Holly:
Yes! The detailed questions keep me on my toes as well. I often know the outline, but am fuzzy on details. I use my Jewish Calendar and I have the Shabbat and holiday times on my phone, courtesy of Chabad. Reply
Rhonda Joseph
Brooklyn
January 19, 2023
I would have thought Shabbat would be exactly from sundown to sundown. Reply
Susan
New York
January 19, 2023
in response to Rhonda Joseph:
That’s was my response too!
But I
think because I don’t quite understand the subtle difference between sundown and nightfall .
Probably nightfall is darker .
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Jack
Harpers Ferry, WV
January 19, 2023
in response to Rhonda Joseph:
Agreed. I thought that it started 18 minutes ahead so you wouldn't be late and also so that you wouldn't perform a distracting activity after Shabbos began. Then the Havdallah would not start until _after_ sundown for the same reason (to avoid any distracting activities) since you would have to prepare for Havdallah... Reply
Gregg Levitan
Baltimore
January 19, 2023
I always enjoy taking the quizzes. Just a little quiz tweaks your memory in a fun and meaningful way.
Thank you
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FY
Sunnyvale CA
January 19, 2023
10/10 this time. Reply
Yaakov Waronker
January 18, 2023
In regards to question 2, at least 2 loaves of bread served every Shabbat meal is incorrect because the quiz creator seemingly passed over the third Shabbos meal, shaleshudos, in which 2 loaves of bread is not necessary. Reply
kenny
January 19, 2023
in response to Yaakov Waronker :
you are correct, the third does not require 2 loaves, and, in fact, according to the Mishnah Brurah, does not even require bread Reply
Jack
Harpers Ferry, WV
January 19, 2023
in response to Yaakov Waronker :
I'm not sure that read "at every meal during Shabbos..." - I read it to mean at the beginning (opening) of Shabbos. At that time, at least two loaves are present. Reply
Michel
Los Angeles
January 17, 2023
The first one is a trick question! Of course we observe it longer than than sundown to sundown, but that is only because we are uncertain about exact time Shabbat starts and ends. Hence, the 3 stars. Reply
Axel Berger
Köln-Ossendorf
January 22, 2023
in response to Michel:
So I wasn't the only one caught out. Thanks guys. Reply
8/10 Feels good to be good at something! 🤗