History
Who were the Jewish fighters in the Hanukkah story?
The Maccabees
How many nights does Hanukkah last
8
What is the candle holder used on Hanukkah called?
Hanukkiah
What fried food is eaten on Hanukkah?
Latkes
What language are Hanukkah blessings in? (think carefully is this a trick question)
nope exactly what you thought the answer is
Hebrew
Who was the Greek king that banned Jewish practices?
: Antiochus IV
What do people usually do after lighting the candles?
Sing songs or say prayers
How many branches does a Hanukkiah have?
Nine
Why is oil important on Hanukkah?
It remembers the oil miracle
What does Hanukkah mean?
In english
Dedication
In which country did the Hanukkah story take place?
Israel (ancient Judea)
What is the name of the spinning top game?
Dreidel
What letters are on a dreidel?
Nun, Gimel, Hei, Shin (נ,ג,ה,ש)
What jelly-filled donut is eaten?
Sufganiyot
What phrase do the dreidel letters stand for?
Nes Gadol Haya Sham
What Jewish temple was rededicated?
The Second Temple
What blessing is said only on the first night?
Shehecheyanu
What rule makes a Hanukkiah invalid for use?
All candles at same height as the shamash
What medieval source connects cheese to Hanukkah?
The story of Judith
What does the letter Hei represent in the dreidel phrase?
Haya (“happened”)
What family led the revolt?
The Hasmoneans
In what order are candles placed and lit?
Placed right to left, lit left to right
What exact halachic height range must Hanukkah candles be placed within?
3–20 cubits above ground
What oil was used in the Temple menorah according to halacha?
Pure pressed olive oil (olive oil dose not count as an answer)
Which Hebrew calendar rule determines whether Hanukkah spans two Gregorian years?
The lunar-solar calendar with leap months
and that is the only answer