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100

What are the fried potato pancakes traditionally eaten on Hanukkah?

What are Latkes?

100

Where does the story of Hanukkah take place?

What is Israel?

100

What is the name of the song that talks about spinning a top?

What is "Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel"?

100

what season is Hannukah in?

What is winter?

100

What is the Hebrew word for dreidel?

What is Sevivon?

200

What is the traditional Hanukkah game played with a spinning top?

What is Dreidel?

200

Who was the leader of the Jewish revolt against the Greeks?

Who is Judah Maccabee?  

200

FINISH THE LYRICS....

Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of...

clay, and when it's dry and ready, oh dreidel I shall play

200

In what Hebrew month is Hanukkah celebrated?

What is Kislev?

200

What do the letters on a dreidel stand for?

What is "Nes Gadol Haya Sham" - "A Great Miracle Happened There"?

300

What are the jelly donuts typically enjoyed during Hanukkah?

What are Sufganiyot?

300

What was the miracle that occurred during the rededication of the Temple?

What was the miracle of the oil?

300

what is the hebew version of driedel dreidel dreidel?

"Sevivon"

300

How did the celebration of Hanukkah evolve over time?

What is it evolved from a military victory celebration to a more religious and family-oriented holiday?


300

What are the chocolate coins often given as gifts during Hanukkah?

What is Gelt?

400

In which direction are the candles lit on the menorah?

 What is from left to right?  

400

How long did the small amount of oil miraculously last?

What is eight days?

400

This song is a prayer of thanks.

What is "Maoz Tzur"?

400

 How did the diaspora (the disperse of jews around the world) influence Hanukkah traditions? 

What is it led to the development of diverse customs and traditions in different Jewish communities around the world?

400

Why are many Hanukkah foods fried?


What is to commemorate the miracle of the oil lasting eight days?

500

What is the name of the helper candle on the menorah?

What is the Shamash?

500

Who was the Greek king who took over israel?

Who is antiochus?

500

This song tells the story of the Maccabees.

What is "Haneirot Halalu"?

500

How has Hanukkah been celebrated in modern times? 

Name 3 things. Each one you name is a bonus point

 What is with public menorah lightings, gift-giving, and increased emphasis on family gatherings and cultural activities?


500

What is the name of the holiday that precedes Hanukkah?

What is Shemini Atzeret?