Hebrew
What sound does the letter ש make?
How long was the oil supposed to last before it lasted for eight nights?
It was supposed to last for only one night.
How many nights is Hanukkah?
Eight Nights
How many letters are on the dreidel?
4!
Are the following words in Hebrew? If not, what language are they?
לאַטקע (latke) דריידל (dreidel) געלט (gelt)
No, Yiddish!
Who was Judah Maccabee?
Judah Maccabee was the brave leader of the Maccabees who helped the Jews win their freedom.
What is the name of the potato pancake eaten on Hanukkah?
Latkes!
Which letter on the Dreidel means you get nothing?
Nun (נ)
What is the number "3" in Hebrew?
שלוש (Shalosh)
Where was the Temple located? (What city?)
The Temple was in Jerusalem, in the Land of Israel.
How many candles are on a Hanukkah menorah?
9 (8 plus the shamash)
Why is one letter different on the dreidel in Israel than everywhere else?
Kids in Israel grow up hearing that the Hanukkah miracle happened right where they live, so the dreidel says “here” instead of “there.”
What are נרות in English?
Candles!
Who was Antiochus?
Antiochus was the king who made unfair rules that tried to stop the Jewish people from practicing their traditions.
What are traditional Hanukkah foods cooked in AND why?
Oil! To remember the oil in the Hanukkah miracle.
In the English dreidel song, what is the dreidel made of?
Clay
What does חג אורים / Chag Urim mean in English?
The Festival of Lights
Where was Antiochus from?
He was the king of a kingdom based in Syria, but it was a Greek empire.
What are Sufganiyot?
They are donuts eaten during Hanukkah
Why was the dreidel originally invented?
To make it look like they were playing games instead of practicing Judaism