Hanukkah Menorah
What are the four letters on a dreidel?
נ ג ה שׁ
How many days is the holiday Chanukah?
8
Who ruled over Israel during this time?
אֲנטִיוֹכוּס
What are the potato pancakes we eat on Chanukah called?
Latkes
When fully lit, how many candles are there on a Chanukah Menorah? (including the Shamash)
9
What is the hebrew date of Chanukah (25)?
כ״ה כסלו
Who is the the Kohen Gadol?
מַתִּתְיָהוּ
What is the name of the special jelly donuts Jews in Israel eat during Chanukah?
Sufganiyot
How long do the candles need to burn for?
at least a half an hour
What is the Hebrew word for dreidel?
סְבִיבוֹן
After lighting a Chanukah menorah, where is it traditionally placed?
In a window or by the door outside
What is the name for the chocolate coins we use on Chanukah?
Gelt
How Do We Set Up the Menorah?
Place the candles in a straight row, side by side.
What do the four letters on the dreidel stand for?
נס גדול היה שם
what two tefilot do we add during chanukah?
Al Hanisim and Hallel.
What were the people who lived in יָוָן called?
יְוָנִים
What are two things people frequently put on their latkes?
Sour Cream and applesauce
What do we light with?
a waxed candle or שמן זית
What letter replaces פ on an Israel dreidel?
שׁ
When did the Chanukah story take place?
During the 2nd Beit Hamikdash
After the מכבּים captured Israel, what place did they need to clean and rededicate?
בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ
How are Chanukah foods cooked?
In Oil