Chanukah
This was the type of oil burned in the ner tamid in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem.
What is Olive oil?
This Jewish comedian wrote The Chanukah song, and its first performance was as part of a skit on Saturday Night Live.
Who is Adam Sandler?
When we say a blessing over wine to sanctify a holiday, we call that ceremony this.
What is Kiddush?
More than one Syrian king was named Antiochus. The
Antiochus in the Chanukah story was the __________________ king with this name.
What is the 4th?
This Jewish comedian's TV show still is shown in reruns, and it features characters named George, Elaine and Kramer.
Who is Seinfeld?
These are last three words in the blessing for vegetables -- like parsley at the seder table.
What is Borei price ha-adamah?
The leader of the revolt against Antiochus was this Maccabee.
Who is Judah?
This Jewish actress played Princess Amidallah in Star Wars, and in the movied was mother of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia.
Who is Natalie Portman?
These are the last three words we say over fruit that grows on trees -- like the apples we dip in honey on Rosh HaShanah.
What is borei price ha-etz?
Once the Temple was restored, this Maccabee served as the high priest.
Who is Johnathan?
Mickey Hart is the Jewish drummer in this band that is famous for its legendary guitar player, Jerry Garcia.
What is the Grateful Dead?
In our homes on Shabbat, we say blessings over, candles, wine, bread, handwashing and these.
What are our children?
Once the Syrians withdrew from Judea, this Maccabee became the king.
Who was Simon?
She wrote the version of Mi Shebeirach, the prayer for healing, that we sing ta services at Etz Chaim. Hint: She also wrote the aleph-bet song.
Who is Debbie Friedman?
Both the blessing before reading Torah and after reading Torah end with these two words.
What is notein Hatorah?