Chanukah Basics
In which Hebrew month does Chanukah start?
What is Kislev
This fried potato dish is one of the most iconic Chanukah foods.
What are Latkes
Adam Sandler famously performed this Chanukah-themed song.
What is "The Chanukah Song"
The Chanukah story begins when this empire tried to ban Jewish practice and take control of the Temple.
What is the Greek Empire
This popular snack was invented by a Jewish immigrant in New York in 1930 and is often associated with Jewish delis.
What are Bagels
The blessing we say on the first night of Chanukah (and other special occasions) is called what?
What is Shehechiyanu
Sufganiyot are typically filled with this sweet center.
What is jelly
Which Israeli pop star went viral on TikTok for Toy and basically became the queen of “quacking empowerment”?
Who is Netta
This small group of Jewish fighters led the revolt against the Greeks, even though they were dramatically outnumbered.
Who were the Maccabees
This Jewish holiday includes eating fried foods and spinning a four-sided top.
What is Chanukah
According to tradition, the menorah is placed here in the home to publicize the miracle.
What is near the doorway or a window
This Israeli bakery chain sells millions of sufganiyot each year.
What is Roladin
Ross Geller dressed up as this instead of Santa Claus to teach his son Ben about Chanukah?
What is the Holiday Armadillo
Chanukah is celebrated for eight days to commemorate this two-part miracle: the military victory and the supernatural event in the Temple.
What are the victory of the Maccabees and the oil lasting eight days?
This Jewish physicist developed the theory of relativity
Who is Albert Einstein
The dreidel has four letters: Nun, Gimel, Hei, and Shin. The Shin changes to a Pei in which location?
What is Israel
This traditional Sephardi Chanukah treat is basically fried dough soaked in syrup.
What are bimuelos / burmuelos?
This Jewish actress starred in the Wonder Woman movies and is one of the most internationally famous Israelis.
Who is Gal Gadot
The Maccabees’ revolt was sparked in part because the Greeks tried to force Jews to abandon this key aspect of their religion.
What is Torah Observance
This modern Israeli invention, popular worldwide, is a tiny device used to water plants automatically.
What is drip irrigation
The Maccabees were part of this priestly family that led the revolt.
What are the Chashmonaim
Oil is central to Chanukah because the miracle was that it lasted this many days.
What is eight days
This iconic sitcom about “nothing” was created by a Jewish comedian who also starred in it.
Who is Jerry Seinfeld
The rededication of the Temple was celebrated with this Hebrew word meaning “dedication.”
What is “Chanukah”
This Israeli city holds an annual festival dedicated entirely to beetles, attracting scientists and families alike.
What is Beit Shemesh