Chanukiah
How many days does Chanukkah last?
8
Where does the story of Chanukkah take place?
Israel
What are the potato pancakes we eat on Chanukkah called?
Latkes
When fully lit, how many candles are there on a Chanukiah?
9
What is the reason we traditionally play dreidel on Chanukah?
The Jews played dreidel to trick the Greeks when they were really studying Torah
What does Chanukkah mean?
Dedication or Rededication
Who is the hero of the story of Chanukkah
Yehuda HaMaccabee
In which direction are Chanukkah candles lit?
left to right
After lighting a chanukiah, where is it traditionally placed?
In a window
In which direction are candles added to the Chanukkah Menorah?
right to left
What is the Hebrew date of Chanukah?
25th of Kislev
Why do Jews eat fried foods on Chanukah?
To commemorate the miracle of oil!
What is the difference between a menorah and a Hanukkah Menorah (Chanukkiah)
A regular menorah has 7 branches while a Hanukkah Menorah has 9.
Does one light Chanukah candles before or after shabbat candles on Shabbat? why?
Before shabbat candles. You cannot light candles or use fire once you light shabbat candles.
After the Maccabees captured Jerusalem, what place did they need to clean and rededicate?
The Beit Hamikdash
What is the Hebrew word for oil? Extra 100 for "olive oil"
Shemen (extra: Shemen Zayit)