History
Who is the king who took over Israel?
King Antiochus
What is a fun custom that involves gelt?
The Dreidel Game
What are latkes made out of?
Potatoes and oil
Why are you supposed to put your Menorah by a window facing the street?
To publicize the miracle
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I....
I made it out of clay
How long would it take the Jews to make new olive oil?
A week
Why is it a custom to use oil in your food?
To remember the oil miracle
What are three things people put in sufganiyot?
Strawberry jelly, chocolate, boston creme, and custard
What should you do if you do not light the menorah at the proper time?
You should still light anyway, but if it gets late, and the people in your house are asleep, you should light and not say a bracha
Maoz Tzor....
yeshuati
What did the Syrian Greeks put on the alter?
A pig
What are three reasons why it is better to use oil instead of candles?
1. It draws better into the wick
2. The miracle at the Beit Hamikdash was with oil
3. It burns clearly
What is gelt supposed to represent?
Money
Which two rabbim have arguments about lighting the Menorah?
Hillel and Shamai
Hanerot halalu....
What did Matityahu say when he decided to create an army?
"Whoever is with Hashem, come with me!"
"מי כמוכה באלים הי!"
What is a shamash used for?
1. To light other candles
2. To use this candle instead of the Channukah lights, which can only be used for certain purposes
Why can you win gelt or money from playing Dreidel?
Dreidel was a gambling game
The lights should be placed between __________ Tapachim and __________ Tapachim
above 3 and below 10
Put on a yamikah....
here comes Channukah!
Where did the first battle take place?
In the city of Modiin
What are the three levels of observing Channukah?
נר איש וביתו, מהדרין, מהדרין מין מהדרין
Why is it a custom to eat dairy on Channukah?
Because Yehudit killed the general using cheese and wine
What is one thing you are forbidden to do on Channukah?
Fast
Uncle Jake brought donuts by the dozen....
he warned us that Aunt Bertha couldn't bake