Chanukiah
In what order do we light the Chanukah candles?
Left to right, newest candle always first.
What are two special foods we eat on Chanukah?
Latkes and Sufganiyot
Who were the Maccabees fighting against?
Greeks
What does Chanukah mean in Hebrew?
Dedication
What is another name for the holiday of Chanukah?
Festival of Lights
How must the candles of the Chanukiah be placed?
In a straight line
Why do we eat oily foods on Chanukah?
Miracle of the oil
Who sings the Chanukah Song? (Parts 1-3)
Adam Sandler
What Hebrew date does Chanukah begin?
25th of Kislev
How long should Chanukah candles be lit for?
30 minutes past nightfall
Where is the Shamash placed on the Chanukiah?
On a different level than the other 8 candles?
Where can you find the best sufganiyot in Israel? - Yeala
Roladin
Who was the King in power when the Temple was desecrated?
King Antiochus
How is Yeala, Yossi, and Daniel related to Chanukah?
Chanukah took place in Modiin
What happens when Rosh Chodesh Tevet falls on Shabbat?
The longest Birkat Hamazon
Recite all three blessings you say on the first night...
(Say Blessings Aloud)
Why do we eat dairy on Chanukah?
Yehudit (explain story)
Who are Mattathaius' 5 sons?
Judah, Eliezer, Simon, Jonathan, and Yohanan
Name two songs we customarily sing after lighting candles?
Hanerot Halalu and Maoz Tzur (מעוז צור והנרות הללו)
What year did Chanukah take place?
165 BCE
Where is it required to light a Chanukiyah?
Your home
What were the original latkes made of?
Riccotta Cheese
What did Hillel and Shammai argue over lighting the Chanukah candles?
Hillel: Start with one candle on the first night, increase by one each night.
Shammai: Start with eight candles on the first night, decrease by one each night.
Who's seal of approval is needed to use oil in the Temple?
Cohen Gadol
How do you spell the holiday we're celebrating next week?
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