Chanukah Menorah
Dreidel
The Holiday Itself
History
Food
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What is the helper candle called?
Shamash
100
What are the four letters on a dreidel?
Nun, Gimel, Hey, Shin
100

This beracha is said only on the first night of Chanukah

Shehecheyanu

100
Where does the story of Hanukkah take place?
Israel
100
What are the potato pancakes we eat on Hanukkah called?
Latkes
200

This principle determines the ideal location of the menorah.

pirsumei nisa (publicizing the miracle)

200
What happens, if during a game of dreidel you spin and land on hey?
You win half of the pot
200
What does Hanukkah mean?
Dedication or Rededication
200

This family led the revolt against the Greeks

the Chashmonaim (Maccabees)

200
What is the name of the special jelly donuts Jews in Israel eat during Hanukkah?
Sufganyot
300
In which direction are Hanukkah candles lit?
right to left
300
What is the Hebrew word for dreidel?
S'vivon
300

Where is the menorah traditionally placed?

In a window

300
How long did the miracle of the oil last?
8 Days
300
What is the name for the chocolate coins we use on Hanukkah.
Gelt
400
In which direction are candles added to the Hanukkah Menorah?
left to right
400
What do the four letters on the dreidel stand for?
A Great Miracle Happened There
400

What other Jewish holiday lasts 8 days?

Sukkot

400
What is the name of the evil King in the Hanukkah story?
Antiochus
400
What are two things people frequently put on their latkes?
Sour Cream, Applesauce, Sugur, Cinnamon, Ketchup
500
What is the difference between a menorah and a Hanukkah Menorah (Hanukkiah)
A regular menorah has 7 branches while a Hanukkah Menorah has 9.
500

This historical explanation connects dreidel-playing to Torah learning under Greek rule.

Jews used it as a cover when studying Torah secretly

500

In what Hebrew month is Hanukkah observed?

Kislev

500

After the Maccabees captured Jerusalem, what place did they need to clean and rededicate?

The Bais Hamikdash

500
How are Hanukkah foods cooked?
In Oil
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