Hanukkah Menorah
What is the helper candle called
Shamash
What are the four letters on a dreidel
Nun, Gimel, Hey, Shin
How many days does Hanukah Last
8
Where does the story of Hanukkah take place
Israel
What are the potato pancakes we eat on Hanukkah called
Latkes
When fully lit, how many candles are there on a Hanukah menorah
9
What happens if during a game of dreidel you spin and land on hey
You win half the pot
What does Hanukkah mean?
The Festival of lights.
Who is the hero of the story of Hanukkah
Judah Maccabee
What is the name of the special jelly donut Jews in Israel eat during Hanukkah
Sufganyot
In which direction are the Hanukah candles lit
Left to right
S'vivon
After lighting a Hanukkah menorah, where is it traditionally placed
In a window
How long did the miracle of the oil last
8 days
What is the name for the chocolate coins we use on Hanukkah
Gelt
In which direction are the candles added to the Hanukkah Menorah
Right to left
What do the four letters on the dreidel stand for
A Great Miracle Happened There
In what Hebrew month is Hanukkah observed?
Kislev
What is the name of the evil king in the Hanukkah story
Antiochus
What are two things people frequently put on their latkes
Sours cream, applesauce, sugar, cinnamon, ketchup
What is the difference between a menorah and a Hanukkah Menorah
A regular menorah has 7 branches while a Hanukkah Menorah has 9.
What replaces Shin on an Israel Dreidel
Pay
Scholars believe the first Hanukkah was the delayed celebration of this Jewish holiday which also lasted 8 days
Sukkot
After the Maccabees captured Jerusalem, what place did they need to clean and rededicate
The Temple
How are Hanukkah foods cooked