Chanukah Trivia
How many sons of Matisyahu fought the Greeks?
5
According to Jewish law, how many gifts must be given during the holiday of Chanukah?
0
In the event of a fire, chas v'shalom, what number should you call?
911.
What is the name of the most popular Greek yogurt company on the market?
Chobani Yogurt
What is the brother school to Central (YUHSG)?
MTA (YUHSB)
Which Greek king, known for almost conquering Egypt, oppressed Jews, leading them to revolt and start the history of this holiday?
Antiochus
This Talmudic figure stated that Chanukah candles should be lit from most to least.
Shamai
Traditionally, which animal is the "fire station mascot"?
A Dalmation.
Jews who assimilated into Greek culture were called
Hellenists
What year were both Central & Israel established in?
1948
How many branches did the Menorah in the Holy Temple have?
7
Based on what two factors should you determined where to light your menorah?
Where you're eating and where you're sleeping
What is the number one ingredient that fires need to survive?
Oxygen
What college organization adopted the Greek letters as their identification system?
Sorority/Fraternity Houses
Who is the current President of Yeshiva University?
What is the name of the courageous Jewish woman who defied the Greeks and killed one of their generals? Include both names.
Yehudit & Sisra
On Friday afternoon, the menorah should stay lit for at least how long?
48 minutes
On which other planet(s) does fire exist (other than earth)?
None!
What competitive event was started by the Greeks over 2,700 years ago?
The Olympic Games
What is the name of this business school under the branch of Yeshiva University?
Sy Syms School of Business (Yeshiva University)
What were the restrictions on the Jews during the time of Chanukah?
Learning Torah, Brit Milah, & Rosh Chodesh
When is the latest halachik time one can light the Chanukah candles?
102 minutes before sunrise.
If you have class in the Gym, and there is a Central fire drill in progress, what should be your escape route?
The back door of the gym, leading out into the parking lot.
Which body of water does Greece & Israel share?
The Mediterranean Sea
Where was the first-ever location of YUHSG?
Brooklyn, NY