Hanukkiah
Dreidel
Tradition
History
Food
100
What is the helper candle called?
Shamash
100

How many sides does a dreidel have

4

100
How many days does Hanukkah last?
8
100
Where does the story of Hanukkah take place?
Israel
100
What are the potato pancakes we eat on Hanukkah called?
Latkes
200

When fully lit, how many candles are there on a Hanukkiah?

9

200
What are the four letters on a dreidel?
Nun, Gimel, Hey, Shin
200

True or false: Each year Hannukkah starts on a different day in the English calendar

True

200
Who is the hero of the story of Hanukkah
Judah Maccabee
200

What is the name of the special jelly donuts Jews in Israel eat during Hanukkah?

Sufganiyot

300

In which direction are Hanukkah candles lit?

left to right

300
What happens, if during a game of dreidel you spin and land on hey?
You win half of the pot
300
After lighting a Hanukkah menorah, where is it traditionally placed?
In a window
300
How long did the miracle of the oil last?
8 Days
300
What is the name for the chocolate coins we use on Hanukkah.
Gelt
400

How many candles do we light in total during Hannukkah?

44 candles

400
What is the Hebrew word for dreidel?
S'vivon
400

Another name for Hannukkah is...

The festival of lights

400

In the Hanukkah story, who did the maccabees fight?

The greeks

400

What are two things people frequently put on their latkes?

Sour Cream, Applesauce

500

What is the difference between a menorah and a Hanukkiah?

A menorah has 7 branches while a Hanukkiah has 9.

500

What do the four letters on the dreidel stand for?

A Great Miracle Happened There

500

True or False: This year Hannukkah starts on December 26th.

False

500

What was used to light the first Hannukkiah?

Oil

500
How are Hanukkah foods cooked?
In Oil