Chanukah
Dreidel
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Where is the worlds biggest menorah?

The world's largest menorah stands at 32 feet (9.8 m) and is lit at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street in Manhattan near Central Park.

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What are the four letters on a dreidel?
Nun, Gimel, Hey, Shin
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How many days does Hanukkah last?
8
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Where does the story of Hanukkah take place?

Israel

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What are the potato pancakes we eat on Hanukkah called?
Latkes
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How many sons did Matisyahu have and what are their names?

5, Yehuda, Eliezer, Yochanan, Yonaton, and Shimon

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What happens, if during a game of dreidel you spin and land on hey?
You win half of the pot
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What does Hanukkah mean?
Dedication or Rededication
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Who is the hero of the story of Hanukkah
Judah Maccabee
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What is the name of the special jelly donuts Jews in Israel eat during Hanukkah?
Sufganyot
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Sing the next bit:)
Chanukah light feels so right
Eight small flames shining through the night.....

The light is piercing through the darkness
Shining 'til forever
There's hope and love and brotherhood
That's bringing us together
Open up your heart, make a brand-new start
Chanukah's the time to take part
Whoa

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What is the Hebrew word for dreidel?
S'vivon
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After lighting a Hanukkah menorah, where is it traditionally placed?
In a window
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How long did the miracle of the oil last?
8 Days
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What is the name for the chocolate coins we use on Hanukkah.
Gelt
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In which direction are candles added to the chanukah Menorah?

EXTRA POINTS:
According to the Alter Rebbe, How do you spell Chanukah?

left to right


EXTRA POINTS: 

ches. nun.kof.hey

400
What do the four letters on the dreidel stand for?
A Great Miracle Happened There
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In what Hebrew month is Hanukkah observed?
Kislev
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What is the name of the evil King in the Hanukkah story?
Antiochus
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What are two things people frequently put on their latkes?
Sour Cream, Applesauce, Sugur, Cinnamon, Ketchup
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What is Chanukah a Roshei Teivos for

Ches Neiros Vhalocha kbeis Hillel

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What letter replaces Shin on an Israel dreidel?
Pay
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Scholars believe the first Hanukkah was the delayed celebration of this Jewish Holiday, which also lasts 8 days?
Sukkot
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After the Maccabees captured Jerusalem, what place did they need to clean and rededicate?
The Temple
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How are Hanukkah foods cooked?
In Oil
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