Story
What was the name of the group that won the battle?
The Maccabees
How many nights is Chanukah?
8 days, 8 nights
Name three latke toppings
Sour cream, applesauce, lox, cheese, avocado etc.
Name the four Hebrew letters on the dreidel
ג - Gimel
ה - Hay
ש - Shin
What was the name of the evil Greek-Syrian king?
Antiochus
Where do we say "A great miracle happened here"
Israel/Jeursalem
What is the Hebrew word for donuts?
Sufganiyot
Name two Hebrew letters found in the Hebrew spelling of Chanukah
ח - Chet
נ - Nun
ו - Vav
כ - Kaf (sorry dot isn't working)
ה - Hay
What were the two miracles of Chanukah?
1) Miracle of oil lasting 8 days
2) Miracle of the Maccabees winning
How many blessings do we say on Chanukah (note, this isn't the same each night)?
Three on the first night
Two on nights 2-8
What does Gelt translate to in Yiddish?
Money
Which way do you light the menorah?
Left to Right
About how many years ago was the story of Chanukah?
2200 years ago
What is the name of the extra blessing sang on the first night? What does it mean?
Shehechyanu - "That we have come to this time"
Why do we eat latkes and donuts on Chanukah?
To remember the miracle of the oil lasting 8 days
What does "Shamash" mean in Hebrew?
Servant
What did the Greek-Syrian king want to do?
- Forced his religion on the Jews, only his gods could be worshipped
- Make Jews give up their religions
- Convert or destroy all temples
Why do we place the menorah by the windowsill?
Publicly show that we are proud to be Jewish!
True or False: Chocolate coins have been a Chanukah food for over 500 years
False - they only became a custom in the early 1900s
Which day in the ENGLISH calendar does Chanukah end on this year?
January 2