Chanukah Food
why do we eat fried foods on Chanukah?
To remember the miracle of the oil
What happened first, the miracle of lighting of the oil or the Jewish rebellion against the Greeks?
The rebellion
What does Chanukah mean?
dedication/rededication
What language is the word "dreidel?"
Yiddish
On the first night of Chanukah, how many Brachot are said before the lights are kindled?
3
Besides latkes and doughnuts, what is another traditional food for Chanukah?
Cheese
Why do we place the Chanukiya by our windows?
To publicize the miracle of the oil that lasted for 8 days.
The Hebrew word for doughnuts is________
Sufganyot
What are the Hebrew letters on the four sides of the dreidel in Israel?
נ ג ה פ
what is the different between the Menorah and the Chanukiyah?
Menurah has 7 branches and Chanukiya has 8+1 branches
Which one is more common to eat in Israel and which one is more common to eat in America? Latkes or jelly donuts?
Jelly donuts are more common to eat in Israel and latkes are more common to eat in America.
What were 3 of the Greeks' decrees against Judaism?
No observing Shabbat
No keeping kosher
No studying Torah
No Hebrew language
No brit milah
What does Maccabee mean?
hammer
What is the name of the candle that is used to light the others?
Shamash
Which city did Yehuda the Maccabee live in?
Modiin מודיעין
What is the Hebrew word for latkes?
לביבות
Who led the Maccabees to victory?
Judah the Maccabee
What is dreidel in Hebrew?
sevivon
Which side of the Chanukiyah do you place the first candle that is kindled?
As you face it, all the way to the right
What year was the first Chanukah?
Around 165 B.C.
What is the Hebrew word for the ״money״ or chocolate candy given to children during Chanukah?
מטבעות שוקולד
Were all the Jews united in the decision to rebel against the Greek decrees
No
What was the family name of Judah the Maccabee?
Hasmoneans
חשמונאים
How many candles are used throughout Chanukah including the Shamash?
44
What was Judah the Maccabee's father's name?
Mattityahu