Story of Chanukah
how many sons did Chana have?
7
where should we place the menorah?
by window or door
how did yehudus dress?
modestly
what do we add in the davening?
hallel and velal hanisem
why do we eat oilly foods?
to remember the mirical of chanukkah
how many sons did matasyahu have
5
how long should we sit by the menorah?
half an hour
What did yehudus bring to the general?
cheese and wine
from which side do we light the menorah?
right to left
why do we eat latkas?
its an oilly food
where did the jewish children hide?
in the caves
what tipe of oil should we use?
olive oil
what was yehusus's plan with going to the general?
she wanted to kill him
what extra bracha do we say on the first night?
shehechianu
what do the letters on the draidel stand for?
nes gadel haya sham
a big miricale happened there
which 3 mitzvahs were the jewish people not alowed to keep?
shabbos, rosh chodesh, bris milah
What are the two function of the shamesh?
1) to light the other candles
2) When your learning you use the shamesh candle and no the other candles
how did yehudus kill him?
she choped his head off
What tip of wick should we use for the candles?
cotton
why do we give chanukkah gelt?
to encourge children to give tzedakah
how did the Greeks want the jewish people to learn torah?
not to learn it for Hashem
as an intellectual pursuit
what is the latest we can light the menorah?
as long as people are a wake
What happens after yehudus kills the general?
the soldiers run away
who is obligated it light the menorah?
all men/boys
why do we go to the riverwalk?
to see the light the menorah