Translations
What is the Hebrew word for the traditional, jelly-filled donuts eaten on Hanukkah?
Sufganiyot
What is the middle candle on the Menorah called?
The Shamash
What is the dreidel made out of in the song "I Have A Little Dreidel?"
Clay
What types of food do we eat on Hanukkah?
Fried foods
How many times is Hanukkah mentioned in the Torah?
0
What is the Yiddish word for "money?"
Gelt
Do you place the candles in the Menorah beginning from right to left or left to right?
From right to left
What are the four letters on the dreidel?
Nun, Gimmel, Hay, Shin
What is the traditional greeting exchanged on Hanukkah?
Chag Sameach
According to Google, how many different ways can "Hanukkah" be spelled?
16 different ways
What is the Hebrew word for dreidel?
Sevivon
Do you light the Menorah from right to left or left to right?
Left to right
What are the rules of the dreidel game? (what do you do when you spin each letter)
Nun: Do nothing
Gimmel: Take everything in the pot
Hay: Take half
Shin: Put one in
How do you know which candle is the Shamash?
It is not in line with the other candles; either higher, lower, more to the front or more to the back.
Who was the first U.S. president to celebrate Hanukkah at the White House?
Jimmy Carter
What does the Hebrew word "Chanukah" mean?
Dedication
How many blessings do you say on the first night of Hanukkah?
3
What do the four letters on the dreidel stand for in Hebrew?
Nes Gadol Haya Sham
Which public custom during Hanukkah reflects sharing the miracle with the community?
Placing the menorah in a visible window where it can be seen from the streets
What day of the week can Hanukkah NOT begin on?
Tuesday
What do the four Hebrew letters on the dreidel mean in English?
A Great Miracle Happened There
How many total candles do you light across the 8 nights of Hanukkah?
44
In Israel, why do they use a "Peh" on the dreidel instead of a "Shin?"
It changes the translation to "a great miracle happened here."
Who is a dreidel's favorite musician?
Dr. Dre-idel!
Name one of the three astronauts who have celebrated Hanukkah in space (triple points if you can name all 3!)
Jeffrey Hoffman (1993)
Jessica Meir (2019)
Jasmin Moghbeli (2023)