Story of Chanukah
What country did the story of Chanukah take place
Israel
8 candles, 9 with the Shamash
What are customary foods that we eat on Chanukah?
Donuts, Latkes
What do we give on Chanukah?
Gifts or Gelt (Money)
How many Jews holidays are there?
Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Tu Bishvat, Purim, Pesach, Lag Ba'Omer and Shavuot. (10)
Who was ruling over the Jews during the time of Chanukah?
Greeks
When should the Menorah be lit?
By sundown
Why do we eat oily foods on Chanukah?
To commemerate the miracle of the oil
What songs do we sing after lighting the Menorah?
What letters are on the Dreidel?
EC: What are the letters on the Dreidel in Israel?
Nun, Gimmel, Hey, Shin
- Nun Gimmel Hey Pey
Who was the king of the Greeks?
Antiochiyus
How long must the Menorah be lit for?
At least 30 minutes
Why do we eat dairy foods on Chanukah?
To remembe the miracle with Yehudis and Helifornus
How many blessings do we recite on the Menorah on the first night of Chanukah?
3
What do the letters on the Dreidel stand for?
Nes Gadol Haya Po - a great miracle happened here!
What was the name of the small army that overcame the Greeks?
Macabees
Where is the best place for a Menorah to be lit?
By a window or doorway
What is your favorite food for Chanukah?
YOUR ANSWER HERE
How many blessings do we make on the Menorah on the last 7 days of Chanukah?
2
What are two characteristics of oil?
1) Doesn't mix with water it stays on the top
2) It permeates everything that it touches
What was the miracle of Chanukah?
(2 details)
1) Oil lasted for 8 days
2) The Jews overcame the Greeks
What's the best way to light a Menorah?
Olive oil
What are the ingredients of latkes?
Potatoes, Onions, Eggs, Flour, Salt, Oil for frying
In what order do we light the candles of the Menorah?
Left to right
If you participate in a public Menorah lighting do you still need to light your own Menorah at home?
YES!