Current Traditions
Do Israeli kids get presents on Hannakah?
No
Do we say a prayer when we play dreidal?
No
Why do some people use Candles and others use Oil, to light their Channukia?
It's supposed to be oil, but some rabbis have said that it's fine to use candles because for most people it's easier.
How many days was it supposed to last for?
1
Why do Israeli and American dreidels say different things?
Because it actually happened in Israel
Why do American kids get gifts on Hannakah?
Because Christmas and Hanukkah fall around the same time, and Hazal doesn't want the Jewish kids to feel left out.
Why do we only do Schechianu on the first night?
Schauianu is for something new, and after the first new Hannakah isn't new anymore.
Who won the Hannakah War?
The Jews
How Many days did the Oil last?
8
What does it say on American Dreidals?
Nes, Gadol, Ha ya, Sham
Why do American kids get treated differently than Israeli kids?
So the Jewish American kids can get treated equally as the Christian kids.
How many blessings do we say before we light the Channukia?
(On nights 2-8)
3
True or False
The whole Hannakah story is based off of the miracle of the oil?
True
What do we call it since it lasted longer than we thought?
A miracle
What does it say on an Israeli Dreidal?
Nes, Gadol, Ha ya, Po
Why is it custom to light your Channukia out your window?
For everyone to see that you did the mitzvah of lighting the Channukia
What is the Schechianu?
(Recite the Scheianu)
Baruch Atah Adonai Elohanu Melech Haolam Schechianu Vekiamnu Vhiganu la' zman ha-zeh.
Blessed are you our g-d ruler of the universe for giving us life for sustaining us and enablining us to reach this seasen.
Were there more jews or greeks in the Hannakah war?
Greeks
What type of oil is used on Hannakah?
Olive Oil
What did Dreidel originate from?
A German gambling game
If you were to light one Channukia on all 8 nights of Hanukkah how many candles would you use?
(Including the Shemesh)
44
Do we do our normal prayers for Scharit and Maariv on Hannakah?
Yes
When did the jews start celebrating Hannukah?
164 BCE
How many days did the miracle last for?
7
What does a Dreidel Symbolize?
That a great Miracle happened there