Chanukkah
How old is Chanukkah?
Over 2000 years
How many candles are on a Chanukiah?
9
How many sides are on a dreidel?
4
What main fried foods do you eat on Chanukkah?
Latkes and Jelly donuts
What does Maccabee mean?
Hammer
What does Chanukkah mean?
Dedication
How do you light the candles on a Chanukiah?
Left to right
What are the letters on a dreidel?
Nun, Gimel, Shin & hay
What is Jelly donut in Hebrew?
sufganiyot
Who was the leader of the Maccabees?
Judah Maccabee
How many days does Chanukkah last?
8 days
How many candles does a menorah have?
7
What is dreidel in Hebrew?
Sivivon
What are the most common toppings added to latkes?
sour cream and applesauce
How long did the Maccabees fight before reclaiming the temple?
3 years
What was the miracle that happened on Chanukkah?
The oil lasted for 8 days
How do you place the candles on a Chanukiah?
right to left
What are the letters on a dreidel in hebrew?
Nes Gadol Haya Sham
What fillings are most traditionally in jelly donuts?
red jam or jelly
Which temple was rededicated after the Maccabees?
The second temple
Who was the bad king in the Chanukkah story?
Antiochus
What is the candle in the middle of the Chanukiah called?
The shamash
What does the letters on the dreidel mean?
The miracle happened there
What are latkes made of?
Potatoes
Who was Judah Maccabee’s father?
Mattathias