Chanukah History
The Greek Empire was led by which ruler who enforced Yevani practices on the Jews
Antiochus
The Hanukkah menorah has nine branches. What is the purpose of the extra branch besides the eight candles?
To hold the Shamash
What does the word Chanukah mean?
Chanu on Ka - Rested on the 25th
What was the most common breakfast the Prinicpals made last year?
Rice Krispies treat (peanut butter only)!
What is the atomic number of Carbon?
6
Besides Yehuda HaMaccabee, name one of his brothers who played a significant role in the the war
Yonatan, Shimon, Elazar, Yochanan
What type of oil was used then that we use now?
Shemen Zayit Zach
What is Yehuda Hamacabi's favorite saying?
"Mi LaHashem Elay!"
Name a theme of any Yom Iyun Theme (can be from last year)
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What is the name for an atom that has gained or lost neutrons?
Isotope
Who were the people who adopted Greek culture and customs, often opposing traditional Jewish practices, during the time before the Hanukkah story
Mityavnim
What time do you light the Menorah?
Tzet Hachochavim
Why do we need to light our Menorah in public?
To do Pirsum Hanes
How many cleaning help ppl does Yesodot have?
Machloket 5/6
Explain how atmospheric pressure affects boiling point
The more atmospheric pressure, the higher the boiling point. The less pressure, the lower the boiling point
What is the term used for the Jewish group that opposed the Greek influence leading to the revolt
Macabim
What is the traditional order for lighting the Hanukkah candles? What side to you light it on (in a doorway)?
From left to right. Right side
Why do we eat dairy on Chanukah?
Because Yehudit killed Eliphorni by giving him cheese and wine to make him fall asleep
How many math teachers are there in Yesodot?
5!
What is this law called?
At constant temperature and pressure, The amount of molecules are the SAME!
Avagadro's Hypothesis
The Chanukah story occurred before the Purim story or after? What time period was it?
After 2nd Bet Hamikdash
If I forgot Al Hanisim in Amida, do you go back?
Nope!
Which Sefer of Chumash do we learn about lighting a menorah?
Shemot
What is the code to the FIRST DOOR (not the second!)
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Show me the Lewis electron configuration of H2C2
H–C ≡ C–H