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100

What is the difference between a dreidel in Israel and a dreidel in the diaspora?

The dreidels in Israel have a "Pay" and the dreidels outside of Israel have a "Shin".

100

"The Chanukkah Song" was written by this famous comedian in the 1990s.

Adam Sandler

100

How many times in Hanukkah mentioned in the Torah?

0

100

Why are traditional Hanukkah foods - like latkes and sufganyot - fried?

To commemorate the miracle of the oil?

100

In what country are nearly 17.5 million sufganyot consumed every year?

Israel

200

What is the traditional Hebrew song that is sung after the Menorah has been lit?

Maoz Tsur

200

The first Hanukkah gelt was produced in the US in what decade?

The 1920's
200

How many lamps did the menorah in the Temple have?

7

200

In which direction do you light the menorah, once the candles have been placed?

Left to right

200

Where is the world's largest Hanukkiah located? (I'll accept the city)

New York, NY, USA (Grand Army Plaza)

300

How would the word  סופגנייה be translated into English?

Donut

300

Who was the first US President to celebrate Hanukkah at the White House?

(Hint: 1951)

Harry Truman

300

In what city did the Maccabees live?

Modi'in

300

How many candles (including the Shamash) are needed for all of Chanukkah?

44

300

Which oil is used by the Indian Jewish community (B'nai Menashi Community) to light the menorah?

Coconut oil

400

The word Hanukkah (Chanukkah) comes חנוכה, לחנך. What does חנוכה translate to in English?

Dedication (I would also accept "to educate") 

400

Under which US President did the lighting of the National Menorah begin?

(Hint: 1979)

Jimmy Carter

400

What was the language of the occupying power of Israel during the time of the Hanukkah story?

Greek

400

In 2012, this American television channel, known for producing many Christmas-themed movies, produced it's first Hanukkah-themed movie:

The Hallmark Channel 

400

The song "Ocho Kandelikas" was written by the Turkish Jewish community. In what language is it written?

Ladino

500

What language did Judah Macabee speak (aside from Hebrew)?

Aramaic 

500

When was the last year where Hanukkah and Thanksgiving overlapped?

2013

500

What is the Hebrew date of Chanukkah?

25th of Kislev

500

What city does the Hanukkah holiday classic, "Full Court Miracle" take place in?

Philadelphia

500

After lighting the candles, Jewish women from this country wear clothing decorated with bells and go out into the street and play music to celebrate the miracle of Hannukah:

Yemen
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