Hanukkah
Foods
Foods
Are Hanukkah foods usually fried in oil or baked?
fried in oil
Who was the king that ruled the land of Israel during the Hanukkah story?
Antiochus IV, the Seleucid Greek ruler
What was the Maccabees’ main goal?
To fight for religious freedom
Who led the Maccabees during the revolt?
Judah Maccabee
How many candles are on a Hanukkah menorah (including the shamash)?
Answer: Nine
What potato food is eaten on Hanukkah?
Latkes
What did the Greeks make Jewish people stop doing?
They banned Jewish religious practices
How big was the Maccabees group compared to the Greek army?
It was much smaller
What personal quality helped Judah inspire others?
Bravery and leadership
What game is traditionally played with a four-sided spinning top during Hanukkah?
Answer: Dreidel
What pastry is eaten during Hanukkah that is a circle?
jelly donut
How did the Greeks change the Temple in Jerusalem?
They placed idols and used it for Greek worship AKA Gods like Zeus
Name one type of strategy the Maccabees used in battles.
Guerrilla tactics / surprise attacks
What role did Judah play in the battles against the Greeks?
He led the soldiers and organized the fight
Name one food traditionally eaten during Hanukkah that is fried in oil.
300 – Name one food traditionally eaten during Hanukkah that is fried in oil.
Answer: Latkes or sufganiyot or bimuelos
What does Hanukkah food help people remember?
To remember the oil miracle
What did some Jewish families do secretly to keep their traditions?
They continued to study Torah and follow Jewish laws at home
What was the first major success of the Maccabees?
Reclaiming the Temple in Jerusalem
How did Judah Maccabee make sure people kept their traditions?
He encouraged worship and education in Jewish laws
What does the shamash candle do on the menorah
It lights the other candles
Why are foods cooked in oil?
because the oil lasted for eight days even though it was for one
How did Greek control eventually lead to the Maccabees’ rebellion?
Their oppressive rules made some Jewish people fight back to preserve their religion
What is one reason people still admire the Maccabees today?
They were brave and stood up for their beliefs
Why is Judah remembered as an important figure in Jewish history?
He helped save Jewish traditions and the Temple
500 – Why do families often place the menorah in a window or doorway?
Answer: To show the miracle of Hanukkah and share it with others