10th of Tevet

Who was the Babylonian king responsible for the siege of Jerusalem that began on Asarah B'Tevet?

• Nevuchadnezar

• Neviot

• Nevidof

• Alexander the Great

Which empire did the Babylonian king Nevuchadnezar belong to?

• Babylonian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Assyrian Empire

What was the primary reason for the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem?

• To capture religious artifacts

• To assert dominance over the region

• To form an alliance

• To expand trade routes

Asara B'Tevet is the fast day that we remember

• The siege of Yerushalayim

• The destruction of Beit HaMikdash

• Gedalia's dead

Purpose of the fast of 10th of Tevet

• Lose weight

• Way to do Teshuvah

• To be sad

• Davening

Who needs to fast?

• All men and women above the age of bar/bat Mitzvah

• Children

• Sick and Elderly

• Pregnant woman

When does the 10th of Tevet fast starts?

• The night before

• Dawn (early morning)

• Midday

• Midnight

When does the 10th of Tevet's fast ends?

• Midnight

• Sunset

• 6:00

• Tzeit HaKochavim

When should one stop eating for the fast?

• A hour before Dawn

• At least 10 minutes before Dawn

• At least 30 minutes before Dawn

The following activiries should ideally be avoided on a fast day:

• Shower

• Listening to music

• Wearing leather shoes