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HEBREW
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They were the Jews who remained loyal to Jewish beliefs and practices

Who were the Hassidim?

100
Custom of giving coins to children on Chanukah
What is Chanukah gelt?
100

The Hebrew month in which Chanukah falls.

What is Kislev?

100
It is the date of Chanukah on the Jewish calendar.
What is the 25th day of Kislev?
100
olive oil
What is שמן זית?
200
Epiphanes (The Illustrious)
By what other name was Antiochus known?
200
One on the first night and an additional one each night for eight nights.
How are candles lit during the festival of Chanukah?
200
The special significance that Chanukah has for us today
What is the importance of freedom of religion and speech?
200
The Hebrew translation of "Who can retell"
What is "Mi Ye-ma-layl"?
200
The first blessing that we say on Chanukah.
What is "Le-had­ lik nayr shel Chanukah"?
300
They were the Jews who imitated Greek culture and the Greek way of life.
Who were the Hellenists?
300
The time of day to light the Chanukah candles
What is sunset?
300
Chag Ha-ooreem and Chag Ha-Maccabeem
What are other names for the "Festival of Lights"?
300
Jews in Palestine were forced to show their loyalty to the Syrian king by doing this.
What is eating pig meat and bowing down to Zeus?
300
a dreidel or a top
סביבון
400
The English meaning for "Maccabee".
What is "Hammer"?
400
The number of blessings we recite on the first night of Chanukah
What is three?
400

They are Mattathias' five sons

Who are Yochanan, Simon, Judah, Eliezer and Johathan?

400
He used the same battle plan at Valley Forge as Judah Maccabee did.
Who is George Washington?
400
The meaning of the words "Nes ga-dol ha-yah sham'
What is "A great miracle happened there"?
500
The family name of the Maccabee
What is Hasmon?
500
For eight days and eight nights
For how long do we celebrate Chanukah?
500
Grate potatoes, onion; add egg, matzah meal; fry in oil until crispy brown
What is the recipe for potato latkas?
500
A Hymn written in Germany in the 13th Century
What is Maoz Tsur?
500
These familiar Hebrew words were written on the Maccabee's banner
What is "Me cha-mo-cha ba-a-lim Adonai"?
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