Halacha Test Questions

What things do we put in houses and shuls on Shavuot?

• Nice Smelling Flowers

• Candles

• Sukkah Decorations

• Matza

Answer explanation

On Shavuot, it is customary to decorate houses and synagogues with nice smelling flowers to celebrate the holiday and enhance the festive atmosphere. The other options are not relevant to Shavuot.

What's the order of Aliyot on Yom Tov?

• Boreh Peri Hagefen, Asher Bechar Benu, Shechianu

• Shechianu, Boreh Peri Hagefen, Asher Bechar Benu

• Shechianu,

  Asher Bechar Benu,

  Boreh Peri Hagefen

• Shechianu, Boreh Peri Hagefen, Asher Bechar Benu

Answer explanation

On Yom Tov, the order of Aliyot is to first recite Boreh Peri Hagefen for the wine, followed by Asher Bechar Benu for the Torah, and finally Shechianu to celebrate the occasion. Thus, the correct order is Boreh Peri Hagefen, Asher Bechar Benu, Shechianu.

What do we have a custom to eat on Shavuot?

• Dairy

• Meat

• Fish

• Bread

Answer explanation

On Shavuot, it is customary to eat dairy foods, symbolizing the sweetness of the Torah. This tradition includes dishes like cheesecake and blintzes, making 'Dairy' the correct answer.

What Minhag do we have on the holiday?

• Stay up and learn Torah

• Eat only dairy foods all day

• Do not light candles

• Fast the entire day

Answer explanation

On this holiday, the Minhag is to stay up and learn Torah, reflecting the importance of study and spiritual connection during this time.

Select the correct order for Birkot Hashachar for someone who stayed up all night:

• Say all blessings as usual, except for Netilat Yadayim and Asher Yatzar, which are omitted unless one used the bathroom.

• Say only the blessings of Torah and Elokai Neshama, omitting all others.

• Recite all blessings but skip Shelo Asani Goy and Shelo Asani Isha.

• Do not say any of the Birkot Hashachar.

• A Beracha counts the whole night worth unless you exit the room or Bet-Midrash.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is that a Beracha counts for the whole night unless you exit the room or Bet-Midrash. This means that if one stayed up all night, they can rely on the blessings said earlier.

When you're learning and you have a Beracha, that Beracha covers the whole night, unless you leave the room.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The statement is true. A Beracha (blessing) for learning applies throughout the night unless you leave the room, which would invalidate it. Therefore, the correct answer is True.

What the dean if you counted a different Omer number?

• It's as if you didn't count it at all.

• You get a completely new value.

• It doubles the result.

• It cancels out the calculation.

Answer explanation

Counting a different Omer number means the original count is disregarded, leading to the conclusion that it's as if you didn't count it at all. Thus, the correct choice is that it has no effect on the overall calculation.

What can't you do on the omer?

• No wedding, haircuts, dancing, music.

• No shopping, reading, or writing.

• No eating, drinking, or sleeping.

• No traveling, working, or studying.

Answer explanation

During the omer, traditional Jewish customs prohibit weddings, haircuts, dancing, and music as a sign of mourning for the Temple. Therefore, the correct answer is 'No wedding, haircuts, dancing, music.'

Until what time are we allowed to go back to our regular routines? (Sephardic)

• The 34th/33rd's of Nisan

• The 6th of Sican

• The 5th/6th of Nisan

• The 9th of Av

Answer explanation

According to Sephardic tradition, we are allowed to return to our regular routines after the 34th/33rd of Nisan, marking the end of the mourning period. This makes it the correct choice among the options provided.

If Lag Baomer is on Friday, what do you do?

• Friday the 33rd in honor of Shabbat.

• Celebrate on Sunday instead.

• Fast until Saturday night.

• Skip the celebration this year.

Answer explanation

When Lag Baomer falls on Friday, it is customary to celebrate on that day, referred to as 'Friday the 33rd', in honor of Shabbat. This maintains the festive spirit while respecting the sanctity of Shabbat.