Chanukah Story
Which nation did the Chashmonaim defeat?
Greeks/Yevanim
How many candles would WE light on the 5th night?
5 plus the Shamash
Which Bracha is only said on the 1st night?
Shehechiyanu
Do we say half or whole Hallel?
Whole Hallel
During the time of which Beis Hamikdash did the Chanukah story take place?
The 2nd Bais Hamikdash
What is the bare minimum for lighting Chanukah candles?
For one person in each household to light one candle each night
List the Brachos we say on the 1st night, in the right order
L'hadlik Ner
Mi Sh'asah Nisim
Shechiyanu
In what bracha of Shmoneh Esrei do we say Al Hanisim?
Modim
What 3 mitzvos did the Greeks forbid?
Shabbos, Bris Milah, and Rosh Chodesh
What is considered Hidur Mitzvah?
For everyone in the household to light one each night.
How long do the candles have to burn?
At least 30 minutes
Translate the words "Al Hanisim"
"For the miracles"
Name 1 reason why this Yom Tov is called "Chanukah"
חנו כ״הֿ .1
חנוכת המשכן .2
חנוכת בית שני .3
חנוכת המזבח .4
ח׳ נרות והלכה כבית הלל .5
What is considered Mihadrin Min Hamihadrin?
For everyone in the household to light one each night and increase by one each night (e.g. everyone lights 1 on the first night, 2 on the second night, etc.).
Are two candles allowed to be touching?
No.
Is Tachnun said on Chanukah?
No
Why do we eat dairy on Chanukah?
Because a great Neis occurred through cheese
Say the machlokes between Bais Hillel and Bais Shamai
Beis Hillel: Increase one each night (e.g. one on first night, two on second night, etc.)
Beis Shamai: Decrease one each night (e.g. eight on first night, seven on second night, etc.)
What should you light first on Erev Shobbas?
Ner Shobbas, or Ner Chanukah?
Ner Chanukah
Besides Al Hanisim, what else do we add in Birchas Hamazon?
Shir Hamaalos