History
Where does the story of Channukah take place?
Israel
What are the potato latkes called?
Latkes
What are the 4 Hebrew letters on the dreidel?
Nun, Shin, Gimmel, Hey
What is the helper candle called?
Shamash
Who is the hero of the story of Channukah?
Judah Maccabee
What are the name of the special jelly donuts?
Sufganyot
What does it mean in dreidel if it lands on a Shin?
You put one in!
Which direction is the menorah lit from?
righ to left
How long did the miracle of the oil last?
8 Days
What is the name of the chocolate coins?
Gelt
What do the four letter on the dreidel stand for?
A great miracle that happened
Which direction are candles added to the menorah?
left to right
What is the name of the evil King in the Channukah story?
Antiochus
What are 2 popular toppings on potato pancakes?
Applesauce and sour cream
What is the Hebrew word for Dreidel?
S'vivon
What is the name of the blessing said on the first night of Channukah?
The Sheecheyanu
After the Maccabees captured Jerusalem, what place did they need to clean and rededicate?
The Temple
How are Channukah foods cooked?
in oil
What letter replaces Shin on an Israeli Dreidel?
Pay
What is the difference between a menorah and a Hannukiah?
A regular menorah has 7 branches, while a hannukiah menorah has 9 branches.