Halachos of Menorah
Where do you put the Menorah?
On the right side of the door, preferable near a window.
What do we add in Shemona Esre?
Al Hanissim
What is our mission on Chanukah?
To spread light
Who was the King of Greece?
Antiyochas
Why do we eat Latkes on Chanukah?
Because the oil lasted for 8 days and nights
Whats the most Mehudar kind of Menorah?
Silver
Do we say half Hallel or full Hallel?
Full Hallel
How can we fight the modern day Greeks?
By not giving into the culture and keeping Torah and Mitzvos.
Who was the father of the Maccabi's?
Matisyahu
What is the difference between a Draidel in Eretz Yisroel and Chutz La'aretz?
Pey in Eretz Yisroel for Poh/Shin in Chutz La'aretz for Sham
What is the best substance to use for the Menorah?
Olive oil
Do we say Tachanun on Chanukah?
No
Why do we spin Draidels?
Because the Yiddin would stop learning and spin Draidels to pretend they weren't learning.
Name one of Matisyahu's sons?
Yehuda, Shimon, Elazar, Yonasan and Yochanan
What is the term for Yiddin who lived like the Greek culture?
Misyavnim/Helenists
How high should the Menorah be?
between 10 Tefachim and 20 Amos.
Do you need to repeat Shemona Esre if you forget Ya'ale V'Yavo?
If one remembers after saying Hashem's name in the following Bracha, one does not go back.
During the הרחמןs one says: הרחמן הוא יעשה לנו נסים ונפלאות כמו שעשה לאבותינו בימים ההם בזמן הזה. בימי מתתיהו…
What can we learn from oil?
It rises to the top. We should also rise to the top.
Who killed Helofernece?
Yehudis
Where did the Maccabi's live?
Modiin
What makes a Menorah Kosher?
If all the candles are the same height and the flames are all separate and not joined like a torch.
When would we take out 3 Sifrei Torah on Chanukah?
When Rosh Chodesh falls on Shabbos
Why do we light the Menorah after dark?
To light up the night.
What was the name of the Kohen Gadol in the time of Chanukah?
Chanav
How did Antiochus die?
An elephant sneezed and his horse threw him off in shock. His bones shattered and he smelled terrible from his rash so his guards left his body to die and rot.