That's SOME story!
What country did the story of Chanukah take place
Eretz Yisrael
8 candles, 9 with the Shamash
The number of donuts estimated to be eaten in Israel during Chanukah last year.
How many blessings do we say on the first night of Chanukah
3
Can you spin a dreidel in space?
Who was ruling over the Jews during the time of Chanukah?
Greeks
When should the Menorah be lit?
the evening
9
8+1 candles on Menorah
First second or third blessing that says "Praised are You, Our God, Ruler of the universe, Who performed wondrous deeds for our ancestors in those ancient days at this season."
Second
What letters are on the Dreidel in Eretz Yisroel?
Nun Gimmel Hey Pey
Who was the king of the Greeks?
Antiochus
How long must the Menorah be lit for?
At least 30 minutes
25
date Chanukah starts
What does Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu mean?
Blessed are you Adonai our God
What do the letters on the Dreidel stand for?
Nes Gadol Haya Po/Sham - a great miracle happened here/there!
What was the name of the small army that overcame the Greeks?
Maccabees (Macabim)
Where is the best place for a Menorah to be lit?
By a window or doorway
36
number of candles lit during Chanukah NOT including the Shamash
What is the name of the prayer in Hebrew that says "Praised are You, Our God, Ruler of the universe, Who has given us life and sustained us and enabled us to reach this season."
Doesn't mix with water it stays on the top
What was the miracle of Chanukah?
(2 details)
1) Oil lasted for 8 days
2) The Jews overcame the Greeks
What's the best way to light a Menorah?
Olive oil
44
Amount of candles we light over the week
True or False? After Candles are added to the menorah from right to left and are kindled from left to right, you say the blessings.
TRUE
What could Maccabee stand for (ACRONYM) in Hebrew?
Mi Kamocha Bailim Adonai