Hanukkah
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What is the Hanukkah menorah called in Hebrew?
Chanukkiyah or Hanukkiyah
How long is Hanukkah?
8 days
The Hanukkah miracle occurred in which holy temple?
The second temple
What type of oil is best used to light?
olive oil
How many potatoes does it take to make potato pancakes?
A latke.
What date does Hanukkah begin on the Hebrew calendar?
25th of the Hebrew month of Kislev
What does Hanukkah mean?
BONUS: Dedication
When are candles lit?
After sundown
How many blessing on the first night of candle lighting?
What do you call someone who celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah?
Jew-ish
How long did the Maccabees fight before reclaiming the temple?
3 years
Hanukkah foods are usually prepared how?
fried
The Hanukkah story takes place in which ancient empire?
BONUS: The Greek Empire
What material were ancient dreidels made from?
Clay
Who is a dreidel’s favorite rapper?
Dr. Dre-idel!
Who was the father of Judah Maccabee, the leader of the Maccabean revolt?
Mattathias
Which is the correct way to say Hanukkah in Hebrew: Chanukah or Chanukia?
Chanukah
Finish the lyrics: "I have a little dreidel; I made it out of ______ and when it's ______ and ready, then _______ I will _____".
I have a little dreidel; I made it out of clay and when it's dry and ready, then dreidel I will play.
What jelly-filled treat is popular on Hanukkah?
Sufgoniyot
What’s the difference between Hanukkah and a dragon?
Hanukkah lasts for eight nights, the other sometimes ate knights.
What does Chag Urim Sameach mean in english?
Happy Festival of Lights
What is the Hebrew word for “candle”?
Ner
What does the dreidel’s Hebrew letters represent?
“A great miracle happened there”
Why do we play dreidel?
BONUS: Children who were studying Torah pretended to play games when the Greek soldiers walked by
What did the older Hanukkah candle say to the younger one?
You’re too young to smoke.