Menorah
How many candles are there on a menorah?
9
8 candles + 1 shamash
How many sides do dreidels have?
4 sides
What was the Jewish army in the Hanukkah story called?
The Macabees
What is the traditional potato pancake called?
A latke!
What is the name of the extra candle in the middle?
The Shamash
What do people usually win when they play dreidel?
Gelt!
Who was the most famous Macabee?
Judah
When do you light the menorah?
At night time/when the stars come out
What direction do you light the candles in?
left to right so the newest candle is lit first
What does the nun stand for on the dreidel?
Neis = miracle
Why are there 8 candles on the Menorah? How does it relate to the story?
b/c the menorah in the Beit Hamikdash stayed lit for 8 days
What can you use to light the menorah?
Candles or oil
What brachot (blessings) do we say when we light the menorah?
L'hadlich Neir Shel Chanukkah (Blessed are you Hashem, Lord our G-d, King of the Universe, who sanctified us with your commandments and commanded us to light the Chanukkah light.)
Sha'atza Neisim Lavotenu Bayamim Ha'hem Bazman Ha'Zei (Blessed are you Hashem, Lord our G-d, King of the Universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.)
What do the Hebrew letters on the side of the dreidel represent?
Neis Gadol Haya Sham (A Great Miracle Happened There)
What are the two miracles in the Hanukkah story?
1. The oil lasted for 8 days
2. The Macabees were a very small army and they still beat the enemy.
What is the dessert we eat on Chanukkah called?
Sufganiya or jelly donut
Where do you light the menorah?
100 bonus points for the name of the mitzvah
In your window, where people can see it from the street.
The name of the mitzvah = Pirsumei Nisa - publicizing the miracle
What is different about dreidels in Israel vs. other parts of the world?
Israel = Neis Gadol Haya Po (A great miracle happened HERE)
Outside of Israel = Neis Gadol Haya Sham (A great miracle happened THERE)
Who was the king that made laws against Jews in the Hanukkah story?
Antiochus
How do the traditional foods we eat relate to the Chanukkah story?
They are fried in oil.