Menorah
Icons of Hanukkah
Traditional Food
True or False?
Potpourri
100

What is a menorah?

Holds candles as people celebrate Hanukkah.

100

What is the toy that looks like a top that is spun during this holiday?

dreidel

100

What is a latka?

A potato pancake *yum!*

100

Hanukkah can be spelled in many different ways.

True


Channukah

Hannukah

etc.

100

How many nights are there in Hannukah?

8

200

Traditionally, what type of oil is used in a Menorah?

Olive Oil

200

What is the star called that is found on many Hanukkah items?

Star of David

200

What yummy fruit is often served with latkas?

apple sauces (apples)

200

Hanukkah is known as the Festival of Nights.

False.

Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of LIGHTS.

200

What was Hanukkah started?

Israel

300

How many openings are in a menorah to place candles in?

9

300

What is lit on each of the nights of Hanukkah to celebrate?

candles on a menorah

300

What food is made with noodles, butter, sour cream, cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and salt during the Hanukkah celebration?

Noodle Kugel

300

Hanukkah lasts for 8 days and 8 nights.

True

300

What religion are the people who celebrate Hanukkah?

Jewish

400

What is the name of the middle/"helper" candle that is used to light all of the other candles on the Menorah?

Shamash

400

Name any of the following letters:


400

What is a "blintz?"

A traditional Jewish food served on Hanukkah that is like a pancake rolled up with cheese or fruit in the middle.  Similar to a crepe.

400

When lighting a menorah you always light the candles from left to right.

false.

You always light a menorah from RIGHT to LEFT.

400

What language is spoken by some Jewish people?

Hebrew

500

How many candles are needed for all of Hanukkah?

44

500

What is gelt?

Money given during Hanukkah (mostly to children and teachers).

500

Many traditional Hanukkah foods will be prepared/fried  using what type of liquid?

Olive Oil

500

Gelt can be in metal or chocolate form.

True

500

How many gifts may one child receive on Hanukkah?

8.  One for each night.