Food
What are the potato pancakes people eat on Hanukkah called?
Latkes
Where does the story of Hanukkah take place?
Israel
What does the word Dreidel mean? (Think Literally)
Little Spinner
How many candles are on the Menorah?
9
Is Hanukkah the most important Jewish Holiday? (True or False)
False
What is the name of the special jelly donuts Jews in Israel eat during Hanukkah?
Sufganyot
Who is the hero of the story of Hanukkah?
Judah Maccabee
What are the four letters on a dreidel?
Nun, Gimel, Hey, Shin
When is the menorah lit?
Each night after sundown for 8 days.
Has Hanukkah been celebrated in space? (True or False)
True
What is the name for the chocolate coins we use on Hanukkah?
Gelt
How long did the miracle of the oil last?
8 Days
What happens, if during a game of dreidel you spin and land on hey?
You win half of the pot
In which direction are candles lit on the Menorah?
Left to Right
Where is the world's largest Menorah? (Can't say a country)
NYC
What are two things people frequently put on their latkes?
Sour Cream, Applesauce, Sugar, Cinnamon, Ketchup (only need one)
After the Maccabees captured Jerusalem, what place did they need to clean and rededicate?
The Temple
How did the Dreidel originate?
It was a German game played around Christmas time.
What was originally used instead of candles on the Menorah? (Bonus points if specific)
Olive Oil
When is the next Thanksgivikuh? (can be within 5 years)
47 years (2071)
Why is most of the food served on Hanukkah fried?
It represents the miracle oil that lasted 8 nights straight.
What is the name of the evil King in the Hanukkah story?
Antiochus
What letter replaces Shin on an Israel dreidel?
Pay
What is the name of the helper candle on the Menorah?
The Shamash
Who was the first president to celebrate Hanukkah at The White House?
Harry Truman was the first president to celebrate Hanukkah at the White House