Chanukah Food
Why do we eat latkes?
How many days is Chanukah?
Eight
What does dreidel mean?
To Turn (Yiddish)
Why do some Jews eat cheese on Chanukah?
In honor of Judith (who slayed General Holofornes and won the war)
FUN FACT: The original latkes were made of cheese!
Why do we light Chanukah candles?
To recall the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight days
How many branches are on a Chanukah Menorah (Chanukiah)?
9 (8 branches for candles that represent the miracle and 1 for the shamash)
What are chocolate coins called and what language is the word?
Gelt - Yiddish
In English, Chanukah is sometimes called by another name. The Festival of ______
The Festival of Lights
What does Shamash mean?
Helper or Servant (Hebrew)
What is the Hebrew word for the donuts that we eat during Chanukah?
Sufganiyot
What are the only official mitzvot of Chanukah?
To light the Chanukiah (and recite the blessings) and say Hallel
What are the Hebrew letters on the four sides of the dreidel, outside of Israel, and what do they mean (in terms of the game AND the holiday)?
Nun (nothing), gimmel (win), hay (half the pot), and shin (put one in)
Nes Gadol Haya Sham (great miracle happened there)