נַחֵשׁ אֶת הַשִּׁיר- Guess the song
I’m round and sweet, sometimes hiding red jam inside. Who am I?
סופגניה
Who were the Maccabees?
A. A group of Roman soldiers
B. A family who led a Jewish revolt
C. A group of Greek teachers
D. A tribe from the desert
B. A family who led a Jewish revolt
I spin on a single point, and four secret letters live on my sides. Who am I?
סביבון
Why did the Maccabees fight against King Antiochus?
A. He tried to destroy the Temple’s gold
B. He banned Jewish practices and forced Greek customs
C. He wanted to move the Jews to another land
D. He asked for too many taxes
B. He banned Jewish practices and forced Greek customs
I start as a humble grated root, but in hot oil I transform into golden crispness. Who am I?
לביבה
. What did the Maccabees do after they won back the Temple?
A. They built a new palace for their king
B. They left the Temple closed for a year
C. They cleaned and rededicated (restored) the Temple
D. They changed the language of the prayers
C. They cleaned and rededicated (restored) the Temple
Small and modest in form, yet inside me I carried strength far beyond what anyone expected. Who am I?
כד שמן
What is the main reason the oil miracle is remembered on Hanukkah?
A. It showed that the Maccabees were great warriors
B. It proved that the Greeks still controlled Jerusalem
C. It symbolized hope and faith when there was very little light
D. It helped farmers grow better olives the next year
C. It symbolized hope and faith when there was very little light
I have many arms waiting to be filled with light, and only once a year they awaken one by one. Who am I?
חנוכייה
. Which statement best describes the historical challenge the Maccabees faced?
A. Fighting a powerful empire while trying to keep Jewish traditions alive
B. Learning a new language to speak with Greek scholars
C. Moving the entire nation to a safer country
D. Finding enough food during a long drought
A. Fighting a powerful empire while trying to keep Jewish traditions alive