History
This group of Jewish rebels led a successful uprising against the Greek occupation of Judea (modern-day Israel).
Who were the Maccabees?
Jews light this candelabrum each night of Hanukkah.
What is a Menorah? (also accepted: Hanukkiah)
If you win a game of dreidel, you get to keep lots of these chocolate coins.
What are Gelt?
This is the most popular spelling of (C)han(n)uk(k)a(h).
What is "Hanukkah"?
The occupying forces that ruled over the Jews in the 2nd century BCE forced them to worship this god.
Who is Zeus?
A menorah holds this many candles.
How many are nine?
On Hanukkah it is common to eat these fried potato pancakes.
What are latkes?
Hanukkah lasts for this many nights.
How many are eight?
The Maccabee uprising was led by this man.
Who is Judah Maccabee?
Jews spin this top on Hanukkah.
What are sufganiyot?
The Maccabeats belong to this denomination of Judaism.
What is Modern Orthodoxy?
The Maccabees fought against the armies of this king.
Who is Antiochus IV?
Jews wear these small caps during prayer (or, for Orthodox Jews, always).
What are kippot? (also accepted: yarmulkes)
A dreidel has this many sides.
How many are four?
Hanukkah is sometimes called by this alternative name.
What is "The Festival of Lights"?
The Maccabees successfully reclaimed the Holy Temple in this year.
What is 165 BC?
This is the name of the candle on the Menorah that is used to light all the other candles.
What is the shamash?
This popular Orthodox Jewish A Capella group created the song "Candlelight."
Who are The Maccabeats?
This is the Hebrew meaning of "Hanukkah."
What is "dedication"?