Menorah
How many branches are there?
Eight
Where do we light the menorah?
Facing the outdoors (by the door or the window)
What kind of foods do we eat on Chanukah?
oily foods (latkes and donuts)
What miracle happened with the menorah?
The oil lasted for eight days instead of one
What is the candle that lights the other candles called?
Shamash
Are you allowed to use the light of the Menorah for your own use?
NO
What are the letters on a dreidel?
nun, Gimmel, hay, shin
What did the Greeks want from the Jews?
To become like the Greeks and stop acting Jewish
When do we light the menorah?
when it is dark
How many branches did the menorah in the Beit Hamikdash (Holy Temple) have?
Seven
What is a special gift that we give on Chanukah?
Money
Who was the family that fought back against the Greeks?
What direction do we put the candles in?
going from right to left
On Friday night, which candles do we light first: the Shabbat candles or the Menorah?
The Menorah
How much of our money are we supposed to give to charity?
Ten percent
What was the King of the Greek's name?
Antiochus
What direction do we light the candles in?
from left to right
What side of the door do we put the Menorah and why?
On the left; so that we will be surrounded by mitzvot (menorah on the left, mezuzah on the right)
What are the letters on the dreidel in Israel?
nun, Gimmel, hey, pey