Menorah
When fully lit, how many candles are there on a Hanukkah Menorah?
9
What are the four letters on a dreidel?
Nun, Gimel, Hay, Shin
Where does the story of Hanukkah take place?
Israel
What is the name of the chocolate coins we use on Hanukkah?
Gelt
How many days does Hanukkah last?
8
What is the helper candle called?
What is the Hebrew word for dreidel?
How long did the miracle of the oil last?
8 days
What are the potato pancakes we eat on Hanukkah called?
Latkes
After lighting a Hanukkah menorah, where is it traditionally placed?
In a window
In which direction are Hanukkah candles lit?
What do the four letters on the dreidel stand for?
A Great Miracle Happened There
Who is the hero of the story of Hanukkah?
Judah Maccabee
What is the name of the special jelly donuts Jews in Israel eat during Hanukkah?
Sufganiyot
What does Hanukkah mean?
Dedication or rededication
What is the difference between a menorah and a Hanukkah Menorah (Hanukkiah)?
A regular menorah has 7 branches while a Hanukkah Menorah has 9.
What happens, if during a game of Dreidel you spin and land on hey?
You win half of the pot!
After the Maccabees captured Jerusalem, what place did they need to clean and rededicate?
The temple
What are two things people frequently put on their latkes?
Sour Cream, Applesauce, Sugar, Cinnamon, Ketchup
In what Hebrew month is Hanukkah observed?
Kislev
In which direction are candles added to the Hanukkah Menorah?
Left to right
What letter replaces Shin on an Israel dreidel?
What is the name of the evil King in the Hanukkah story?
Antiochus
How are Hanukkah foods cooked?
In oil
Scholars believe the first Hanukkah was the delayed celebration of this Jewish Holiday, which also lasted 8 days.
Sukkot