Chanukah Jeopardy

Chanukah Story

100

What happened when the menorah was lit with just one day’s worth of oil?

_{a. It burned for 8 days}

_{b. The oil became rose water, a fragrant gift from Above}

_{c. The Kohanim sang and danced in anticipation of a miracle}

_{d. all of the above}

a. It burned for 8 days

200

Chanukah celebrates:

_{a. The victory of Jewish freedom fighters over a foreign empire}

_{b. The rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem}

_{c. The miracle of the Temple Menorah flames burning longer than physically possible}

_{d. All of the above}

_{d. All of the above}

300

To what tribe did Judah the Maccabee belong to?

Levi (he was a kohen)

400

Who made a Greek general drunk and killed him?

Yehudis

500

What era did the Chanukah story take place?

_{a. Prehistoric Times}

_{b. The First Temple Period}

_{c. The Second Temple Period}

_{d. During the era of the prophets.} 

c. The Second Temple Period

Chanukah Villains

100

What was the name of the wicked king who forbade the observance of Judaism? 

_{a. Achashverosh}

_{b. Antiochus}

_{c. Antechamber}

_{d. all of the above (he had three names)}

b. Antiochus

200

Which three Mitzvot did the greeks not let the Jews practice?

Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, Brit Milah

300

True or false: The greeks destroyed the Beit Hamikdash

False

400

Who fought against the Jews in the Channuka Story?

_{a. Assyrian Greeks}

_{b. Syrian Greeks}

_{c. Alexandrian Greeks}

b. Syrian Greeks

500

Who were Nicanor and Gorgiash?

_{a. Two righteous High Priests}

_{b. Warriors who discovered the single jar of pure olive oil in the Temple}

_{c. Greek generals}

_{d. Two Greek soldiers who helped the Jews}

c. Greek generals

Chanukah Heroes

100

What was the name of the group that led the Chanukah revolt?

Maccabee or Chashmonaim

200

How tall is the tallest menorah in the world?

32 ft (9.7 m) tall

300

How many sons did Matityahu have?

Five: Judah, Shimon, Yochanan, Yonatan, Elazar

400

How many sons did Chanah have, all of whom were killed for not serving an idol? :(

Seven

500

Which hero of Chanukah died in the process of slaying a Greek war elephant?

Elazar

Menorah

100

How many flames are there on a Chanukah menorah?

9, 8 regular flames, and one helper flame (shammash). 

200

What is the ideal fuel for a Chanukah menorah? 

_{a. Sunflower oil}

_{b. Blue and white candles}

_{c. Very tall candles} 

_{d. Olive oil}

_{d. Olive oil}

300

True or False: The Shammash Is the Most Important Candle 

The ninth candle on the menorah is often taller than the others, leading people to believe that it is more important than the others.

Fact: The Shammash Is the Only Flame That’s Not Sacred

The shammash serves two purposes: a) it is often used to kindle the other flames; and b) it is there so that one does not accidentally come to “use” the light of the menorah flames, which are sacred and may not be used as a source of light.

400

Are women obligated to light the menorah?

Yes, but many women prefer to be part of the family lighting

500

When should one light the menorah on Friday afternoon?

_{a. Immediately after Shabbat candles have been lit}

_{b. Before lighting Shabbat candles}

_{c. At midday, so that they burn out before Shabbat begins}

_{b. Before lighting Shabbat candles}

Other

100

What does the word “Chanukah” mean?

“Dedication” since it marks the date when the Maccabees rededicated the Temple.

“They Rested 25” since Kislev 25 was the day when the Maccabees finally relaxed after routing the Greeks.

200

The following two foods are traditionally linked to the Chanukah miracle:

_{a. Potatoes and oil.}

_{b. Dairy and oil.}

_{c. Dairy and potatoes.}

_{d. Sour cream and applesauce.}

b. Dairy and oil.

300

What is the most important Chanukah observance?

To light the menorah.

400

If one lights a public menorah:

_{a. They do not need to light again at home.}

_{b. They should light again at home but not say the blessings.}

_{c. They must light at home and say the blessings.}

c. They must light at home and say the blessings.

500

The Chanukah candles must burn:

_{a. Until the last member of the household has fallen asleep.}

_{b. From late afternoon until sunset.}

_{c. 18 minutes.}

_{d. At least a half-hour after night has fallen.}

_{d. At least a half-hour after night has fallen.}