The People of Channukah
They are the main group of Jewish rebel warriors in the Channukah story who took control of Judea and founded the Hasmonean dynasty.
Who are the Maccabees?
This is a classic channukah dish that is made out of potato and fried in oil to symbolize the miracle of Hanukkah when the oil lasted 8 days.
What is a Latke?
This is how much oil the Maccabees found in the temple.
What is enough to last one day?
A traditional song that is sung by Children during Channukah which speaks about the tops that we spin that are made of clay.
What is I have a little Dreidel?
Channukah is known as...
What is The Festival of Lights?
The ruler of the Syrian kingdom during the time of the Second Temple Period?
Who is King Antiochus
A pillowy donut that is eaten during Hanukkah. They are normally eaten with a variety of fillings and toppings.
What is a Sufganiyot?
This is how long the single jar of oil lasted.
This is a Jewish poem that is traditionally sung during candle lighting and translates to "Strong Rock"
What is Maoz Tzur?
This is a lamp that has 9 branches and gets lit each night of Channukah.
What is a Channukiyah (Or a Channukah Menorah)?
They ruled the land of Israel during the Second Temple Period
Who are the Greeks?
The name for a Chocolate coin that is used when playing dreidel.
What is Channukah Gelt?
During which temple period did the story of Channukah take place?
What is the Second Temple Period?
Complete the words to this famous Channukah Song....
Oh Hanukkah, Oh, Hanukkah
Come light the menorah
Let's have a party
We'll all dance the hora
Gather ____ _____ _____
We'll ____ _____ ____ ______
____ _____ _____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
What are......
Gather 'round the table
We'll give you a treat,
Sivivon to play with and latkes to eat
This is the day of the Hebrew Calendar that Channukah falls on.
What is the 25th of Kislev?
He is the chief strategist and military leader of the Maccabees.
Who is Judah Maccabee?
A traditional Hanukkah food dish that is made out of beef roast and is seasoned with savory spices and simmered in a wine stock.
What is Brisket?
While Antiochus was trying to abolish Judaism, he offered the Jews two options. What were they...
What is conversion or death?
These are the English Translated Lyrics to a famous Channukah Song
Dreidel, spin, spin, spin
Chanukah is a great holiday.
Chanukah is a great holiday.
Dreidel, spin, spin, spin.
A holiday of happiness it is for the nation.
A great miracle happened there.
A great miracle happened there.
A holiday of happiness it is for the nation.
What is Sivivon Sov Sov Sov?
This is the English translation for the word Channukah mean in
What is "dedication"?
He was the father of Judah and the head of the Maccabees
Who is Matisyahu?
A baked casserole that is a traditional Ashkenazic Jewish dish that can be made out of noodles or potato.
What is Kugel?
It is these 2 books that the historical events of Channukkah are based on and written in.
What is Maccabees 1 and 2?
This is the name of a famous Channukah remix song by the Maccabeats to the tune of Dynamite.
When is 164 B.C.?