Hanukkah Traditions
How many candles are in the Hanukkah menorah?
Nine
Do Black and Brown Jewish people exist?
Yes!!
What does Nun mean?
Nothing
What sweet treat is often associated with Hanukkah and shaped like coins?
Chocolate
When does Hanukkah usually occur?
What is the central candle on the Hanukkah menorah called?
shamash (helper candle)
What countries have some Black and Brown Jewish communities, besides the U.S.? (just one)
Ethiopia, Egypt, Yemen, Palestine, India, China
What does Gimmel mean?
Take everything in the pot.
What is the traditional name for the fried potato pancakes eaten during Hanukkah?
Latkes
What does the word Menorah mean?
Lamp
What is the significance of the Hanukkah miracle?
Oil used to light the Temple's menorah burned for eight days instead of one
What are the two major groups of Jews?
Ashkenazi (European ancestors) and Sephardic (middle Eastern/African ancestors)
What does Hey mean?
Hey: Take half the pot
What is Sufganiyot?
Jelly doughnuts
Hanukkah, a minor Jewish holiday, also known as the...
Festival of Lights
What is the meaning of the word Hanukkah in Hebrew?
Dedication
What type of Black Jewish food is being pioneered?
Kosher Soul food
What does Shin mean?
Put one token in the pot
What are foods traditionally cooked in during Hanukkah?
Oil
What is a patrilineal Jew?
Someone with a Jewish father and a non-Jewish mother
How do you light the Hanukkah Menorah candles?
Left to right
What are some parallels between Black and Jewish resistance/liberation?
[responder's choice]
Holocaust/Slavery modern day effects, antisemitism/racism, collective liberation efforts, battling erasure of history
What does each player receive before they play?
Chocolate coins, pennies, or tokens.
What is the significance of eating foods fried in oil during Hanukkah?
Symbolizes the miracle of the Temple oil lasting eight days
What does the seven-branched Menorah represent?
God's presence in Jewish temples