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BC misc.
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What is the helper candle called?
Shamash
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What are the four letters on a dreidel?
Nun, Gimel, Hey, Shin
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How many days does Hanukkah last?
8
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Where does the story of Hanukkah take place?
Israel
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In what year was Boston College founded?

1863

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When fully lit, how many candles are there on a Hanukkah Menorah?
9
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What happens, if during a game of dreidel you spin and land on hey?
You win half of the pot
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What does Hanukkah mean?
Dedication or Rededication
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Who is the hero of the story of Hanukkah
Judah Maccabee
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How many First-Year Living Learning Communities (LLCs) are there at Boston College?

Seven

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In which direction are Hanukkah candles lit?
right to left
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What is the Hebrew word for dreidel?
S'vivon
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After lighting a Hanukkah menorah, where is it traditionally placed?
In a window
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How long did the miracle of the oil last?
8 Days
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Which student dance group got first place at ALC Showdown in 2025?

BC Dance Ensemble

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In which direction are candles added to the Hanukkah Menorah?
left to right
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What do the four letters on the dreidel stand for?
A Great Miracle Happened There
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In what Hebrew month is Hanukkah observed?
Kislev
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What is the name of the evil King in the Hanukkah story?
Antiochus
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How many NCAA Championship appearances has the BC Women's Lacrosse team made as of 2025?

Seven

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What is the difference between a menorah and a Hanukkah Menorah (Hanukkiah)
A regular menorah has 7 branches while a Hanukkah Menorah has 9.
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What letter replaces Shin on an Israel dreidel?
Pay
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Scholars believe the first Hanukkah was the delayed celebration of this Jewish Holiday, which also lasts 8 days?
Sukkot
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After the Maccabees captured Jerusalem, what place did they need to clean and rededicate?
The Temple
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Which Boston College class of 1984 alum was the former President and CEO of CVS Health?

Karen S. Lynch