Hanukkah Menorah
What is the helper candle called?
Shamash
What are the four letters on a dreidel?
Nun, Gimel, Hey, Shin
What are the potato pancakes we eat on Hanukkah called?
Latkes
Where does the story of Hanukkah take place?
Israel
How many days does Hanukkah last?
8
When fully lit, how many candles are there on a Hanukkah Menorah?
9
What do the four letters on the dreidel stand for?
A Great Miracle Happened There
What is the name of the special jelly donuts Jews in Israel eat during Hanukkah?
Sufganyot
Who is the hero of the story of Hanukkah
Judah Maccabee
What does Hanukkah mean?
Dedication or Rededication
In which direction are Hanukkah candles lit?
right to left
What was special about the bottle of oil? (hint: there is 2)
1. it lasted 8 days
2. it had the special seal of a Kohan
What is the name for the chocolate coins we use on Hanukkah.
Gelt
How long did the miracle of the oil last?
8 days
After lighting a Hanukkah menorah, where is it traditionally placed?
In a window
In which direction are candles added to the Hanukkah Menorah?
left to right
What specific animal was found in the Beit Hamikdash?
A pig
What are two things people frequently put on their latkes?
Sour Cream, Applesauce, Sugur, Cinnamon, Ketchup
What is the name of the evil King in the Hanukkah story?
Antiochus
In what Hebrew month is Hanukkah observed?
Kislev
What is the difference between a menorah and a Hanukkah Menorah (Hanukkiah)
A regular menorah has 7 branches while a Hanukkah Menorah has 9.
What year did the hanukkah story take place?
164 BCE
How are Hanukkah foods cooked?
In Oil
After the Maccabees captured Jerusalem, what place did they need to clean and rededicate?
The Temple
Scholars believe the first Hanukkah was the delayed celebration of this Jewish Holiday, which also lasts 8 days?
Sukkot