Generations
How many generations are there between the creation of the world and Noach
10
When is Hannukah?
כה׳ כסלו
What time period was the story of Hannukah? Who is the enemy?
First Bet Hamikdash, Greeks
How did the Jews react after the war?
They entered the Bet Hamikdash and were shocked. They tore their clothes, threw dirt on their heads and were very sad
What is best to use when lighting? How long do candles need to last for?
Olive oil, 30 mins
What year was the mabul?
1656
When is Rosh Hashana?
א–ב תשרי
What were the three decress of Antiyochus?
1. No shabbat
2. No Brit Milah
3. No Chodesh
Matityahu, "Mi La Hashem Elay"
What is the sephardic versus ashkinaz custom?
sephardic- one menorah for everyone
ashkinaz- every member of household has their own
What year was yetziat mitzrayim?
2448
When is Tzom Gedaliah?
ג׳ תשרי
1. What were the other decrees,
2. What was the goal of the Greeks?
1. Not to learn Torah, Kosher, impure animals in the Bet Hamikdash
2. Because he wanted all the Jews to be ordinary people
What was the Hannukah miracle?
the tiny jar of oil was enough for 1 day and lasted for 8
What extra prayers do we add?
Full hallel, al hanisim in tefillah and birkat hamazon
What year was the first Bet Hamikdash built?
2449
When is Petirat Rachel?
יא׳ חשון
1. Who were the Mityavnim?
2. What did the Jews who did not want to leave Hashem do?
1. A Jew who started acting like a Greek through their dress and language
2. They kept the Torah in secret. They would learn in the forest. They were ready to give up their lives for Hashem
Why do we eat dairy foods and why do we eat oily foods?
To remember Yehudit who gave dairy, to remember the miracle of the olive oil
What are the 3 blessings for the Menorah?
1. Lehadlik ner shel hanukkah
2. She asah nisim labotenu
3. shehechiyanu
What year was Yaakov born?
2108
When is Shemini Aseret and Simchat Torah? (No half credit)
כב׳ תשרי
כג׳ תשרי
Who are the five sons of Kohen Gadol?
Yochanan, Shimon, Yehuda, Elazar, Yonatan
What does the pasuk mean, and what does it have to do with anything?
אלא ברכב ואלא בסוסים ואנחנוּ בשם אלוקינוּ נזכיר
They call on chariots, they call on horses but we call on the name of Hashem our God
The greeks had those things but the Jews only had Hashem to help them win the war
How do we light on Friday, and Motzei Shabbat?
Friday- Menorah then havdalah
Motzei Shabbat- havdalah then menorah