Hanukkah History
What does the word "Hanukkah" mean in Hebrew?
What is dedication
What do families light during Hanukkah?
What is a menorah or hanukkiah
What game is traditionally played during Hanukkah?
What is a dreidel
This holiday lasts eight days, so you get more presents and more time to eat latkes.
Why is Hanukkah better than Christmas?
What does "Shalom" mean?
What is Peace or hello/goodbye
How many days does Hanukkah last?
What is eight days
How many candles are lit on the menorah in total by the end of Hanukkah?
What is nine, including the shamash, or helper candle
Name a traditional fried food eaten during Hanukkah
What is latkes
Hanukkah usually falls in which two months on the Gregorian calendar?
What is November or December
How do you say "Happy Hanukkah" in Hebrew?
What is Chanukah Sameach
Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of which Jewish holy site?
What is The Second Temple in Jerusalem
What is the name of the special prayer said while lighting the menorah?
What is the blessings, including the Shehecheyanu on the first night
You're off the hook, thanks for participating - but Thomas has to drink another don clara
Poor Mal
Which U.S. president hosted the first official White House Hanukkah party?
Who is President George W. Bush
What's my Hebrew name? And what does it translate to English?
Bonus points for mom and dad if they remember my Confirmation name and why I chose it
Sarah Ahava
Sarah = Matt's great grandmother
Ahava = Love in Hebrew (for Ennamorato)
What was the menorah in the Temple originally made of?
What is gold
Why is Hanukkah also called the Festival of Lights?
What is commemorating the miracle of the oil lasting eight days
This symbol, often associated with Judaism, is made up of two overlapping triangles and is also known as the Shield of David.
What is the Star of David
True or False: Latkes were originally made from cheese instead of potatoes.
True! Cheese latkes were the original tradition.
If Thomas has a don clara in his hand right now, he's buying breakfast at La Playa tomorrow for everyone
If he doesn't, breaky on Matt
This small group of Jewish warriors fought the much larger Greek army to protect their faith.
Who are the Maccabees?
What direction do we light the candles on the menorah?
What is left to right
This item is a box containing Hebrew texts and is often affixed to the doorpost of Jewish homes.
What is a mezuzah?
What do you call a cow at Hanukkah?
What is a moooo-norah!
This Hebrew word is used as a toast, meaning "to life."
What is L'Chaim?