Hanukkah 101
What miracle is Hanukkah famous for?
There was only enough oil for one day — it burned for eight
What is the deep-fried potato pancakes eaten on Hanukkah called?
Latkes
What special candle is used to light the others?
The Shamash.
Which country is the largest Jewish population located in today?
Israel
What is one thing Vivien can't live without?
Tea (Ahmad to be exact)
How many nights is Hanukkah celebrated?
Eight
What jelly-filled pastry is popular during Hanukkah?
Sufganiyot
What blessing is added only on the first night of Hanukkah?
Shehecheyanu
What community claims descent from King Solomon’s era?
Beta Israel/Ethiopian Jews
What language did Keira take in school?
Arabic
In Hebrew, what does the word “Hanukkah” mean?
Dedication
Why is chocolate gelt meaningful symbolically?
Encouraging children to study Torah and give charity
Which letter gets everything in Dreidel rules?
Gimmel (ג)
What language did Sephardi Jews historically speak?
Ladino (Judeo-Spanish)
What sport did Joanna play for 2 years?
Football
The Hanukkah story took place under the rule of what empire?
Greek Seleucid Empire.
Why do we eat fried foods on Hanukkah?
To remember the miracle of the oil
What do the letters on the dreidel stand for?
“Nes Gadol Haya Sham” — “A Great Miracle Happened There.”
Which ancient mountain region connects Jewish history to the Gorsky and Georgian Jews?
Caucasus
How long did Oscar live in Russia for?
14 years
In what century BCE did the events of Hanukkah occur?
2nd century BCE
Which Jewish communities often eat cheese or dairy foods on Hanukkah to honor the story of Judith?
Sephardi and Middle Eastern Jewish communities
In Israel, what does the dreidel say instead of “Nes Gadol Haya Sham”?
“Nes Gadol Haya Po” — “A Great Miracle Happened Here.”
Which city was a major Sephardi Jewish center after the Spanish expulsion?
Istanbul
What is Aaron's favorite movie?
Dodgeball