Hanukkah
During Hanukkah, what is the menorah also called in Hebre
Chanukkiyah or Hanukkiyah
How long is Hanukkah?
8 days
What 2 American holiday does Hanukkah sometimes overlap with
Thanksgiving and Christmas
What type of oil is best used to light?
olive oil
How many potatoes does it take to make potato pancakes?
A latke.
What date does Hanukkah begin on the Hebrew calendar?
25th of the Hebrew month of Kislev
What does Hanukkah mean?
Dedication
When are candles lit?
After sundown
How many blessing on the first night of candle lighting?
What do you call someone who celebrates Christmas sometimes and Hanukkah sometimes?
Jew-ish
How long did the Maccabees fight before reclaiming the temple?
3 years
Hanukkah foods are usually prepared how?
fried
Which day of the week can Hanukkah NOT begin on
Tuesday
Where did the custom of Hanukkah presents come from?
America, late 19th century
Who is a dreidel’s favorite musician?
Dr. Dre-idel!
Who was the father of Judah Maccabee, the leader of the Maccabean revolt?
Mattathias
Which is correct: Hanukkah or Chanukah?
Either is correct
How tall is the national menorah in Washington DC
30ft
Where should the Chanukiah be lit?
window or doorway
What’s the difference between Hanukkah and a dragon?
Hanukkah lasts for eight nights, the other sometimes ate knights.
What is the traditional greeting exchanged during Hanukkah?
Chag Sameach” and “Hanukkah Sameach”
The first president to celebrate Hanukkah at the White House
A. George Washington
B. Harry Truman
C. Barack Obama
D.Benjamin Franklin
Harry Truman
What sholdn't a Jew do during Hanukkah
Fast or eulogy
Why do we play dreidel?
Jewish children who were studying Torah pretended to play games when the Greek soldiers walked by
What is the best Hanukkah gift to give to the person who has everything?
A burglar alarm.