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According to the English lyrics of 'The Dreidel Song', out of what material is a dreidel made?
Clay
What is the shamash?
The first candle of the menorah used to light the other candles
What method of food preparation is typically used in preparing dishes for Hanukkah?
Frying
What letters are engraved on the 4 sides of a dreidel?
Nun, Gimmel, Hey and Shin
What American holiday does Hanukkah sometimes overlap with?
Thanksgiving and/or Christmas
How many times is Hanukkah mentioned in the Torah?
Zero
Which way are the Hanukkah candles placed and lit?
Placed from right to left and Lit from left to right
What is the name of the round jelly doughnuts served at Hanukkah?
Sufganiyot
What is the actual name of the object Jewish people light on Hanukkah?
A hanukkiah
On the sides of the dreidel is the phrase “Nes Gadol Hayah Sham” in hebrew, what is the translation in English?
A great miracle happened there
What is Hanukkah also known as?
The festival of lights or The Festival of Dedication
In the last night of the holiday, how many candles will be burning in the menorah?
9 or 2
What type of oil is used for a menorah?
Olive Oil
How many blessings are said on the first night of Hanukkah?
3
How many different ways can "Hanukkah" be spelled?
16 different ways
How many sons of Matisyahu (also called Mattathias) fought the Greeks?
Which act is prohibited during the eight nights of Hanukkah?
Fasting
How many jelly donuts are consumed in Israel during Hanukkah?
5 Million
What does the word "Hanukkah" translate to in either English or Hebrew?
"Inauguration" in English and "Dedication" in Hebrew
What modern day country were the 'Greeks' based in?
Syria
On which day does Hanukkah start every year in the Jewish Calendar?
The 25th day of Kislev
What is the name of the astronaut who celebrated Hanukkah in outer space?
Jeff Hoffman
Before latkes were made of potatoes, what were they primarily made of?
Cheese
What is the phrase on dreidels made in Israel?
“Nes Gadol Hayah Poh” (“a great miracle happened HERE")
What animals were used by their adversaries against the Maccabees in the war?
Elephants