Chanukah Menorah
What is the helper candle called?
Shamash (Hebrew)
Shammes (Yiddish)
What are the four letters on a dreidel?
Nun, Gimel, Hey, Shin
How many night does Chanukah last?
8
Where does the story of Chanukah take place?
Israel
What are the potato pancakes we eat on Chanukah called?
Latkes
When fully lit, how many candles are there on a Chanukiah?
9
What happens, if during a game of dreidel you spin and land on hey?
You win half of the pot
What does "Chanukah" mean?
Dedication or Rededication
Who is the hero of the story of Chanukah
Judah Maccabee
What is the name of the special donuts that are eaten on Chanukah?
Sufganiot
DAILY DOUBLE: When lighting the Chanukiah, what candle do you light first, (excluding the helper candle)?
The newest candle / The leftmost candle
What is the Hebrew word for dreidel?
S'vivon
After lighting a Chanukiah, where is it traditionally placed?
In a window
How long did the miracle of the oil last?
8 Days
What is the name for the chocolate coins we use on Chanukah, and what is the literal translation of the word?
Gelt - Gold/Money
In which direction are candles added to the Chanukah Menorah?
right to left
What do the four letters on the dreidel stand for and what does the phrase mean?
Nes gadol hayah sham / A Great Miracle Happened There
In what Hebrew month is Chanukah observed?
Kislev
What is the name of the evil King in the Chanukah story?
Antiochus
What are the two most popular Ashkenazi toppings for Chanukah potato pancakes?
Sour Cream, Applesauce
While a Chanukah menorah marks the days of Chanukah as they pass, what is a standard 7-branch menorah used to mark, and on what day is it fully lit?
The days of the week, fully lit on Shabbat.
What letter replaces Shin on an Israel dreidel?
Pey
DAILY DOUBLE: Scholars believe the first Chanukah was the delayed celebration of this Jewish Holiday, which also lasts 8 days?
Sukkot
A statue of what Greek God was put in the Temple by the Syriac Greeks?
Zeus
How are Chanukah foods cooked?
In Oil