The Hannukah Story
Hannukah in Pop Culture
Hannukah Traditions
Hannukah Songs/Prayers
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What was the name of the Greek King?
Antiochus IV
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Channukah Is The Festival of lights Instead of one day of presents, we get _________________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aCzz7SHM0c
8 CRAAAAAAZY NIGHTS
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How does one play Dreidal?
It is a betting game in which the top is spun, and depending on what it lands on, people get different amounts of coins/candy. Nun: You get nothing Gimmel: you get the whole pot Hay: you get half of the pot Shin: You put a predetermined number of chips into the middle
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If you were to make your own dreidel, what would you make it out of, and what would you do with it? Hint: Start singing
I had a little dreidal I made it out of clay and when it's dry and ready Oh Dreidal I shall play
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What did the Greeks do to the Temple that was so bad?
They trashed it, breaking jars of oil, smearing blood in it, and desecrated it in other ways they saw fit. They also rededicated it to the Greek God Zeus
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An A Cappella group from Yeshiva University became famous with their Hannukah Parody of Dynamite. What is called? And how does the chorus go?
The Macabeats I throw my latkes in the air sometimes saying hey-oh Spin the dreidal
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What are some foods we eat on Hanukkah? Why?
Latkes, Jelly donuts, and other fried or oily foods. The oil helps us remember the miracle!
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Finish this line: Sevivon sov sov sov...__________
Chanukah Hu Chag Tov
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What made Mattityahu and his sons revolt?
The Greek King Antiochus banned Jews from publicly practicing Judaism, trying to instead get them to Assimilate into the Helenistic (Greek). In about 168 BCE, Greek soldiers forcibly gathered the Jewish villagers and told them to bow down to an idol, then eat the flesh of a pig – both practices that are forbidden to Jews. A Greek officer ordered Mattathias, a High Priest, to acquiesce to their demands, but Mattathias refused. When another villager stepped forward and offered to cooperate on Mattathias' behalf, the High Priest became outraged. He drew his sword and killed the villager, then turned on the Greek officer and killed him too. His five sons and the other villagers then attacked the remaining soldiers, killing all of them.
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What does the stereotypical Jew do on Christmas?
Chinese food and a movie. http://vimeo.com/30345151
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After being lit, where do you put the Channukiah? WHY?
You put your Channukiah in the window, as a public celebration of the Festival of Lights.
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What are the blessings we say when lighting the Channukah candles?
1. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech ha-olam a-sher ki-de-sha-nu be-mitz-vo-tav ve-tzi-va-nu le-had-lik ner Cha-nu-kah. 2. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech Ha-olam she-a-sa ni-sim la-avo-te-nu ba-ya-mim ha-hem bi-zman ha-zeh. 3. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech Ha-olam she-heche-ya-nu ve-ki-yi-ma-nu ve-higi-a-nu liz-man ha-zeh.
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What is the name of the book that contains the story of the Macabees? Where in the bible is it found?
The Book of Macabees is not found in the Bible.
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In the TV show "Friends," Ross wants to teach his son about Hannukah. Instead of dressing up as Santa, Ross dresses up as a different character. Who?
What is the Holiday Armadillo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m7W5O_ZGYA
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What is the difference between a Channukiah and a Menorah?
A Menorah has 7 branches and a Channukiah has 9. In the time of the temple, the Menorah, with its 7 branches represented the days of the week, with one candle being slightly above the others to represent the holy day of Shabbat. The Channukiah, with it's 9 branches, has spots for the 8 candles representing the 8 days the oil burned, and one for the candle that lights all of the other ones.
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Finish this song: Oh Channukah Oh Channukah
Oh Channukah oh Channukah Come light the menorah Let's have a party We'll all dance the hora
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Where in Israel were the majority of the battles from this revolt fought?
The Modiin Valley (See pictures)
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Which South Park Character sings a song about his struggle being a Jew on Christmas?
Kyle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP1gNYU27Tk
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What is the difference between a Dreidal in Israel and everywhere else in the world?
Outside of Israel, a dreidal has 4 letters: Nun, Gimmel, Hay, and Shin. They stand for the phrase "Nes Gadol Haya Sham," or a great miracle happened there. In Israel, the dreidal replaces the Shin with a Peh, representing the word "Poh," meaning here. A great miracle happened HERE, not there.
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Which famous Jewish songwriter wrote this song? I am a Latke
Debbie Friedman
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