Chanukah Menorah
How many days does Chanukah last?
8
Where does the story of Chanukah take place?
Israel
What are the potato pancakes we eat on Chanukah called?
Latkes
When fully lit, how many candles are there on a Chanukah Menorah?
9
What do the four letters on the dreidel stand for?
Nes Gadol Haya Sham
A Great Miracle Happened There
What does Chanukah mean?
Dedication or Rededication
Who is the hero of the story of Hanukkah
Yehuda and the Maccabees
What is the name of the donuts we eat during Chanukah?
Sufganyot
In which direction are Chanukah candles lit?
right to left
What is the Hebrew word for dreidel?
Sevivon
Where do we light the Menorah?
Next to a door - opposite from the Mezuzah, or by a window depending on your custom.
What is the name for the chocolate coins we use on Chanukah?
Chanukah Gelt
Why do we play draidel in Chanukah?
Because the jews pretended to play draidels when secretly learning Torah.
When does Chanukah start?
25 of Kislev
What is the name of the evil King in the Chanukah story?
Antiochus
Why do we eat deep fried food in Chanukah?
In honor of the oil miracle.
What is the difference between a menorah and a Chanukah Menorah (Chanukiah)
A regular menorah has 7 branches while a Chanukah Menorah has 9.
Why do they have a pay instead of a shin in israeli draidels?
Because the miracle happened Po - here, instead of Sham - there.
What makes a Chanukiah not be Kosher?
Not aligned candles.
After the Maccabees captured Jerusalem, what place did they need to clean and rededicate?
The Beit HaMikdash
What other type of food is traditionally eaten in Chanukah?
Dairy food