Chanukah Meaning
How many nights do we celebrate Chanukah?
8 nights
Where did the story of Chanukah happen?
Israel
Why do we eat latkes/donuts on Chanukah
oily foods- commemorate the nes with the oil
How do you set up the menorah? From which direction etc..
Right to left. 1 candle per night, + Shamash
How many candles do we light on the first night of Chanukah?
2 (1 candle+shamash)
Who lost to the Maccabees?
The Greeks
Is it a mitzvah to give and receive presents on Chanukah?
Nope, in fact PRESENTS are a GOYISH idea!
Chanukah Gelt (money) is a jewish custom
Where did the Chanukah story take place?
Israel
What is the name of the candle that is used to light the others?
Why do we use this candle? Can't we do without?
Shamish
If nobody is up by the time you're home to light, do you light? How?
yes, without a bracha
Why do we place the Chanukiya at our windows?
To spread the miracle of the the oil that lasted for 8 days.
What letters are on the Dreidel and what edo they stand for and mean? (In America vs Israel)
Nun gimmel hey shin
hes gadol haya poh/sham
Why do we eat dairy?
Yehudis & Eliforni
How do we LIGHT the menorah - from which direction
Newest candle first
What is the different between the Menorah and the Chanukiyah?
Menurah has 7 branches and Chanukiya has 8+1 branches
What is the family name of the Macabim?
What was their job in the times of the BHM"K?
What was their slogan?
K"G
Mi La'Hashem Eilay
Translate: Mi Kamocha Ba'Eilim Hashem
Who said this? What does it mean?
Who is like You among the strong ones, Hashem?
Maccabim
What is the most MEHUDAR way to light the menorah? Using what?
Why do we use that and even though we can use something else, is this better...
Oil.
Where should your menorah be placed?
door/window
Where was the menorah located in the Chanukah story?
The Beit Hamikdash
How do you know which candle is the Shamash, the helper candle?
Define and explain: Mesiras NEfesh/Moser Nefesh
Give an example of the Chanukah story how someone was Moser Nefesh
Give an example in your life how you can be moser nefesh
Sacrifice
When are you not allowed to eat a meal on Chanukah? Why not?
After Shkia before you light.
So you remember to light
How many candles are used throughout Chanukah?
What is 44
How long can women not do work for? WHy?
30 min after candle lighting