Candles
How many nights is Hannukah?
8 great nights!
What is the fried potato traditional food called?
A "latke"
What do we celebrate on Hannukah? (2 reasons)
The miracle of the Jews winning and/or the oil lasting 8 days
What is the name of the Hebrew month of Hannukah?
Kislev
Hannukah is also known as the festival of what?
The Festival of Lights
What is the helper candle called?
The "Shamash"
What do people sometimes dip their latkes in?
applesauce or sour cream
What is the name of the small group of Jews who fought in the Hannukah story?
the Maccabees
How many letters are on the dreidel?
4
What blessing do we add on ONLY on the first night?
Shehechiyanu
Which way do we light the candles on day 4?
Left to Right
What is the sweet fried food that we eat on Hannukah?
Sufganiyot (Jelly Donuts)
Why do we eat fried foods on Hannukah?
Because the oil lasted for 8 nights
What do the letters on the dreidel stand for?
Nes Gadol Hayah Sham: "A Great Miracle Happened There"
What are the "2" miracles of Hannukah?
The Maccabees defeating the Greeks AND the oil lasting 8 nights
What is the total number of candles used during Hannukah?
44
What are the chocolate coins called?
"gelt"
Who did the Macabees fight?
the Greeks
Which letter means you win all of the gelt?
gimmel
This is the definition of the word Hanukah.
What is "dedication"?
How many blessings do we say each night over the candles?
2 (3 on the first night!)
What is the Hebrew name for jelly doughnuts?
sufganiyot!
Who was the leader of the Maccabees?
Judah/Yehuda
What happens when you spin the dreidel and get "nun"
you get NONE!
On Friday before Shabbat, do you light Chanukah candles first or Shabbat candles?
Chanukah candles!