Chanukah and purim
Are these holidays drabonon or deoritah?
Drabonon
Why do we light the Chanukiah?
Because the oil lasted 8 days
What is the mitzvah of Chanukah?
One flame to be lit each night of chanukah
How many colors are in the rainbow?
7
whats Emily's favorite food?
potatoes
What are the bad guys in both Chanukah and Purim?
Chanukah: The greeks
Purim: Haman
Where does the Chanukah story take place?
the 2nd beit hamikdash
Why do we light the menorahs infront of the window
?
For the whole the world to see
what are the colors of the rainbow?
red
orange
yellow
green
blue
indigo
violet
whens the next English leap year?
2028
Who was Haman a descendant of?
Amelek
Why do we get gifts on Chanukah?
because americans felt jealous of christmas
What are the two prayers we add in tefilla every day of Chanukah?
Hallel and Al Hanisim
how many volleyball players are on the court at once?
6
how many basketball players are on the court at once?
5
What are the two main types of enemies we encounter in both Chanukah and Purim?
Purim: Wants us all dead
Chanukah: Wants us all to stop being jewish
What does the game of dreidel commemorate?
To hide their Torah study
Why do we light the menorahs inside not outside?
Beacause of antisemitism
how many total lockers in the middle school?
300
what is devoras favorite chocolate?
crunch
What is the difference when it comes to celebrating Chanukah vs. Purim?
On Purim because the destruction was focused on the physical we celebrate with parties. Chanukah which was about destroying our spiritual side is celebrated through prayers and lighting flame.
What do ashkanazie and sfartic cook with oil?
Ashkanzei: make latkes
Sfartic: make sufganiot
When is the proper time to light a menorah?
At shkiyah
in the olden days what was the very first month of the English year?
march
how long has devoras had contacts for?
since February 2025