Symbols
Name of the special candelabra used for Chanukah
What is chanukiyah?
Gelt is made of...
What is chocolate?
The place defiled by the Syrian-Greeks after their conquest of Jerusalem
What is the Temple?
We only say this blessing on the first night
What is the shehechyanu?
This Syrian-Greek ruler banned certain Jewish practices in 2nd century BCE
Who is Antiochus IV?
Name of the candle used to light the others
What is shamash?
We eat donuts and latkes on Hanukkah because they are...
What is fried in oil?
The eight-day festival of Hanukkah was originally meant to recreate this other Jewish holiday
What is Sukkot?
The word "chanukah" means
What is "dedication"?
The leader of the revolt that was successful in recapturing the Temple
Who is Judah Maccabee?
Coins used during the time of the Maccabees
What are shekels?
The Hebrew term for Hanukkah-themed jelly donuts
What are sufganiyot?
The name of the Syrian-Greek regime that took control of Judea around 200 BCE
Who are the Seleucids?
The English name of the common Chanukah song Maoz Tzur
What is Rock of Ages?
A statue of this Greek god was placed in the Temple in Jerusalem
Who is Zeus?
Phrase represented by the four letters on a dreidel (נ,ג,ה,ש)
What is nes gadol haya sham? (A great miracle happened there)
What are bimuelos?
The name of the dynasty that spawned from the Maccabean revolt
What is Hasmonean?
This prayer during the Amidah receives a special insertion for Chanukah, Purim, and Yom Ha'atzma'ut
What is the hodaah or thanksgiving prayer?
The apellation "Maccabee" may mean...
What is "hammer"?
Jews from this region include an extra candle on their special chanukah menorot
What is Syria?
In this region, Jews traditionally make yeast donuts known as sfenj
What is North Africa?
Two practices banned by the Syrian-Greek regime
What are circumcision and the observance of Shabbat?
This collection of Psalms is recited during joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar, including Chanukah
What is hallel?
The first Jewish leader to revolt against the Syrian-Greeks
Who is Mattathias?