The Menorah
Celebrate in Israel
The Story of Hanukah
Celebrate in America
Dreidel
100

What is the name of the candle that helps light the other candles?

The Shamash

100

What Hebrew month is Hanukah?

Kislev

100

What were the Jews in the Hanukah story called?

The Macabees
100

What is the name for the chocolate coins we use on Hanukkah?

Gelt

100

What happens, if during a game of dreidel you spin and land on nun?

nothing

200

How many candles does the menorah hold?

9

200

Where is the Menorah placed after lighting?

The window

200

Where was the story of Hanukah?

Israel

200

How many nights is Hanukah celebrated?

8

200

What happens, if during a game of dreidel you spin and land on hay?

You win half of the gelt.

300

Which direction do we put candles on the Menorah?

left to right

300

What is the most popular Hanukah food in Israel?

Jelly donuts (suvganiyot)

300

After the Maccabees captured Jerusalem, what place did they need to clean?

The Beit HaMikdash

300

What is the most popular Hanukah food in America?

Potato Pancakes (Latkes)

300

What do the letters on the Dreidel stand for? (in English)

A Great Miracle Happened Here

400

In which direction are Hanukkah candles lit?

right to left



400

What are the letters on the dreidel in Israel?

Nun Gimmel Hay Pay

400

Who is the hero of the story of Hanukkah

Judah Maccabee

400

What is the name of Hanukah in English?

The Festival of Lights
400

What are the letters of the dreidel in America?

Nun Gimel Hay Shin

500

Where was the first menorah?

The Beit HaMikdash

500

What does the word Hanukah mean?

Dedication

500

What is the name of the evil King in the Hanukkah story?

Antiochus

500

What are two things people put on their latkes?

Sour Cream, Applesauce, Sugur, Cinnamon, Ketchup

500

What does the Shin on the American dreidel stand for?

Sham (שם)