His/her/theirstory
How long did the miracle of the oil last?
8 Days
What is the helper candle called?
Shamash
What are the four letters on a dreidel?
Gimel, Nun, Hey, Shin
What are the potato pancakes we eat on Hanukkah called?
Latkes
What hebrew letter does this holiday start with? (Chanukah or Hannukah)
Chet
In which ancient city did the Hanukkah story take place?
Jerusalem
When fully lit, how many candles are there on a Hanukkah Menorah?
9
What Hebrew letter on the dreidel means you win everything?
Gimel
What is the name of the special jelly donuts Jews in Israel eat during Hanukkah?
Sufganyot
Why does Jewish tradition emphasize placing the Hanukkah menorah in a visible place like a window or by the front door?
To publicize the miracle of the oil and to share the story of the holiday.
Who is the hero of the story of Hanukkah
Judah Maccabee
In which direction are Hanukkah candles lit?
right to left
What is the hebrew word for dreidel?
Sevivan
What is the name for the chocolate coins we use on Hanukkah?
Gelt
What does Hanukkah mean?
Dedication or Rededication
What is the name of the evil King in the Hanukkah story?
Antiochus
In which direction are candles added to the Hanukkah Menorah?
left to right
What do the four letters on the dreidel stand for?
A Great Miracle Happened There
What are two things people frequently put on their latkes?
Sour Cream, Applesauce, Sugar, Cinnamon, Ketchup
In what Hebrew month is Hanukkah observed?
Kislev
What does Hanukkah commemorate?
Rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem
What is the difference between a menorah and a Hanukkah Menorah (Hanukkiah)
A regular menorah has 7 branches while a Hanukkah Menorah has 9
What letter replaces Shin on an Israel dreidel?
Pey
Who is Yehudit?
A Jewish heroine who fed the Assyrian king dairy, oily food, and wine to tire him out and then she cut off his head and won the war for the Jews- she is the reason people eat cheese on Chanukah.
Which holiday do scholars believe the first Hanukkah was the delayed celebration of? (it also lasts 8 days)
Sukkot