Hanukkah Dates
Hanukkah in Israel
Hanukkah History
Hanukkah Potpourri
Hanukkah Mitzvot
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What day in December (of this year), does the first night of Chanukah occur?
December 25
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What tasty Hanukkah treat is more popular in Israel than latkes?
Sufganiyot! Chanukah donuts fried in oil
100
The Jewish army fighting the Greeks?
Maccabees
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What are the chocolate coins enjoyed on Chanukah?
Gelt
100
How many nights do we celebrate Hanukkah?
Eight
200
What's the mash-up title for when Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgivukkah!
200
What are the letters on the four sides of a dreidel that is played in the land of Israel?
What is: Nun Gimel Heh Po
200
The name Maccabee means?
Hammer
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How many branches does a Chanukiah/menorah have?
What is: 9 - for 8 candles plus the shamash
200
How many blessings do Jews say on nights 2-8 of Hanukkah when lighting the Chanukkiah/menorah?
What is TWO (1) Lehadlik Ner shel Hanukkah, (2) She'Asah Nisim, and (3) Shehechiyanu
300
What day of the Hebrew calendar is the first night of Hanukkah?
What is: the 25th of Kislev
300
What are the letters on the side of a dreidel that is played outside of the land of Israel?
What is: Nun Gimel Heh Shin
300
The Maccabees fought against this King who enacted restrictions against the Jews and desecrated the Second Temple in Jerusalem?
Who is: Antiochus?
300
What's another name for Chanukah (in English)?
What is: the Festival of Lights
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How many blessings/brachot do Jews say on the first night of Hanukkah when lighting the Chanukkiah/menorah?
What is THREE (1) Lehadlik Ner shel Hanukkah, (2) She'Asah Nisim, and (3) Shehechiyanu
400
Who was the first United States president to have a menorah candlelighting in the White House in 2001?
Who is: George W. Bush
400
What does the Hebrew word Hanukkah mean?
Hanukkah means 'Dedication' -- referring to the rededication of the Temple after the Jews/Maccabees secured control of it
400
The Maccabee son who took over when his father died?
Judah
400
Name of American Jewish boy band named after the Maccabees.
The Maccabeats!
400
What is the customary place in one's house where Jews traditionally light the chanukiah/menorah?
What is: in the window or in a spot visible to passersby (because Jews are supposed to 'publicize the miracle' of the Maccabees triumph over the Greeks and the miracle of the oil)
500
When's the last time the first night of Hanukkah fell on Christmas Day?
2005 - 19 years ago!
500
In what manner do Israelis frequently light their chanukiah?
Outside!
500
In this year the Jewish revolt against the Greek/Seleucid monarchy is successful in recapturing the Temple, which is liberated and rededicated (Hanukkah).
164 BCE
500
What's the Jewish (and better) version of Secret Santa?
Hanukkah Harry! (credit:SNL)
500
What song do Ashkenaz Jews typically sing after lighting the menorah on Hanukkah?
What is: Maoz Tzur?