What is the helper candle called?
The shamash
What are the four letters on the dreidel?
What is the most popular Hunukkah food?
Latke
What lasted for 8 days when it was only supposed to last for 1?
Light
Where is the traditional place for Ashkenazi or Sephardic Jews to keep their Hanukkiah during Hanukkah?
Ashkenazi Jews -- In a window
Sephardic Jews -- In a doorway/by a door
What is the typical "currency" in the game of dreidel?
Gelt
Why do we eat fried foods on Hanukkah?
Because of the oil miracle!
Who is the hero of the Hunukkah story?
Judah Maccabee
How many blessings do we say on the first night of Hanukkah?
Three
What is the difference between a temple menorah and a Hanukkah menorah?
The Hanukkah menorah = 9 candles
The temple menorah= 7 candles
What is the Hebrew word for Dreidel?
Sevivon (סְבִיבוֹן)
Gelt is the yiddish word for ...
money!
What does the work Hanukkah translate to?
Dedication
Which U.S. city hosts one of the largest public menorah lightings?
New York City
In what direction do we add candles to the Hanukkiah?
From right to left
What do the letters on the dreidel stand for?
What is the name of the jelly-filled treat we eat on Hanukkah?
Sufganiyot
In what Hebrew month does Hunukkah occur?
Kislev
How tall is the national menorah in Washington DC? (within 4 ft)
30 feet
In what direction do we light the candles on the Hanukkiah?
From left to right (newest first)
In Israel, what are the four letter on the dreidel?
What step in the kitchen is crucial for latkes not falling apart while frying
Squeezing out the liquid
How many times is Hanukkah mentioned in the Torah?
ZERO
How many candles do we need for the full Hannukah celebration?
44 Candles!