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How many prayers are said for Chanukkah on the first night?
3
Who was the first US president to celebrate Chanukkah at the White House?
Harry Truman
What type of oil was used for lighting the Temple menorah?
Olive Oil
In the Hebrew Calendar, When does Chanukkah start?
25th of Kislev
Which Friends Character dresses as a holiday Armadillo and desperately tries to teach their child about Chanukkah?
Ross
How many times is Chanukkah mentioned in the Torah?
0
Who was the first US president to display a menorah inside the White House?
George H.W Bush
In Hebrew, what does the word “Shamash” mean?
Helper
What year was the national menorah first lit?
1979
How many Chanukkah candles are needed for all of Chanukkah?
44
Who was the first US president to light a menorah inside the White House?
Bill Clinton
Some speculate that the first Hanukkah was actually a delayed celebration for what other Jewish holiday?
Sukkot
Latkes have not always been made out of potatoes. Before potatoes became tradition, what were latkes traditionally made out of?
Cheese
What is the minimum height a menorah should be placed above ground?
1 foot
In 1951, who presented US President Harry Truman with a Hanukkah Menorah?
Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion.
According to Jewish law, how long must the Chanukkah candles burn each night?
At least half an hour after sundown
According to the Hebrew calendar, how do the first five days of Chanukkah differ from the last three days?
They are in different months. First 5: Kislev, Last 3: Tevet
How tall is the national menorah in Washington DC?
30 feet