Chanuka Basics
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How many nights do we celebrate Chanukah?
Eight
Who tried to stop the Jews from keeping Torah and mitzvot?
The Greeks
What game do we play with a spinning top on Chanukah?
Dreidel
What does the word “Chanukah” mean?
Dedication
What special candle is used to light the other candles?
The shamash
Who led the Jewish fighters?
Yehudah HaMaccabee
What do the letters נ ג ה ש stand for?
נס גדול היה שם
What was rededicated on Chanukah?
The Beit Hamikdash
What is the Chanukah menorah called in Hebrew?
A chanukiah
How much oil was found in the Beit Hamikdash?
One day’s worth
Why do we eat foods cooked or fried in oil?
To remember the oil miracle
Was the spiritual Chanukah miracle ?
Freedom to serve Hashem
What blessing do we say to thank Hashem for miracles done for our ancestors?
“She’asah nissim la’avoteinu”
How long did the oil actually last?
Eight days
What song is traditionally sung after lighting the candles?
Maoz Tzur
Why do we add one candle each night instead of lighting all at once?
To show that holiness increases, to increase the light
In which Hebrew month is Chanuka?
Kislev
Why was it so important that the oil be pure?
Because it had to be sealed by the Kohen Gadol
Where should the menorah ideally be placed?
By the doorway or window to publicize the miracle
What message of Chanukah can still apply to our lives today?
Standing strong in Jewish identity / light over darkness