Hanukkah Basics
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
8
Who led the revolt remembered during Hanukkah?
The Maccabees
How many days did the oil last?
8
What is the helper candle on the menorah called?
The shamash
When are Hanukkah candles lit
at night
What do people light on Hanukkah?
a menorah
What was rededicated during Hanukkah?
The Temple
How much oil was expected to last originally?
1 day
What do the dreidel letters stand for?
A great miracle happened there
What color is often on Hanukkah decorations?
Blue
What food is often eaten on Hanukkah and is fried?
Latkes or Sufganiot
Which empire tried to stop Jewish religious practices?
the Seleucid's (Greeks)
Why is oil important in Hanukkah traditions?
It reminds us of miracles
how are the dreidels outside of Israel different from the ones inside
in Israel it says "a great miracle happened here" but everywhere else it says "a great miracle happened there"
What does the menorah hold?
Candles
What game do people play with a spinning top?
Dreidel
Why was the Maccabees’ victory important beyond just winning a battle?
It allowed Jewish people to practice their religion freely again.
What does the word “Hanukkah” mean?
dedication
Why does a Hanukkah menorah have nine candle holders instead of eight?
One is for the shamash, which is used to light the other candles.
What do people sometimes get during Hanukkah?
Gifts