foods
what are two traditional foods you eat on Hanukah?
Options,
Latkes, sufganiot, or Gelt
Where does the story of Hanukah take place?
In Israel
How many days did Hanukah last?
8 days
What are the four letters on a dreidel?
Nun, Gimel, Hey, Shin(Pe'eh in Israel)
What is the helper candle called?
The Shamash
what is the name for the chocolate coins we eat on Hanukah?
Gelt
Who is the hero of the story of Hanukah?
Judah the maccabee
What does Hanukah mean?
Dedication or rededication
What happens, if during a game of dreidel you spin and land of hey?
You win half the pot
When fully lit,how many candles are on the Hanukah Hanukiah?
9
What are the two most popular things people put on their latkes?
sour cream and apple sauce
How long did the miracle of the oil last?
8 days
After lighting a Hanukah/menorah,where is it placed?
by the window
What is the hebrew word for dreidel?
S'vivon
In which direction are Hanukah candles lit?
Left to right
why do we only eat fried food on Hanukah?
to celebrate the miracle of the oil that kept the menorah lit.
What is the name of the evil king in the Hanukah story?
Antiochus
in what hebrew month is Hanukah observed?
kislev
What do the letters on a dreidel stand for?
Nes gadol haya sham OR A great miracle happened there
In which direction are candles added to the Hanukah menorah
Right to Left
what are Hanukah foods cooked in?
oil
After the Maccabees captured jerusalem, what place did they need to clean and rededicate?
The temple
Scholars believe the first Hanukah was the delayed celebration of this jewish holiday which also lasts 8 days?
Sukkot
What letter replaces Shin of an Israel dreidel?
Pay
What is the difference between a menorah and a hanukkiah?
A menorah has seven branches while a hanukkiah has 9