Hanukkah
This Hanukkah symbol shows the container that oil was kept in during the time of the Maccabees
jug
How long is Hanukkah?
8 days
What 2 American holidays does Hanukkah sometimes overlap with
Thanksgiving and New Years
What is the extra candle in the Chanukiah called?
shamash
These are fried potato pancakes eaten during Hanukkah
Latkes
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 blessings on the first night of candle lighting?
3
These two side dishes are traditionally served with potato pancakes
sour cream and applesauce
What is the miracle of Hanukkah?
The oil lasting for 8 days
[extra point: the military victory of the Maccabees]
Hanukkah foods are usually prepared how?
fried
How many candles are need to light the Hanukkiah over the entire festival of Hanukkah?
44
How many candles does a Chanukiah hold?
9
This edible currency is often used in a dreidel game
gelt
What do the letters on the sides of a dreidel stand for?
A great miracle happened there (extra points if said in Hebrew)
This group of Jewish fighters led a successful revolt against the Syrian king and rededicated the Second Temple
The Maccabees
Which direction are the candles placed and lit?
placed right to left, lit left to right
Where should the Chanukiah be lit?
window or doorway
What type of oil is best used for Hanukkah cooking?
olive oil
What are the letters on the side of a dreidel that is played in Israel and what do they stand for?
gimel, heh, nun, peh
A great miracle happened here (extra points for Hebrew)
Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the second temple in this ancient city
Jerusalem
Which day of the week can Hanukkah NOT begin on?
Tuesday
Why do we play dreidel?
Jewish children who were studying Torah pretended to play games when the Greek soldiers walked by
This sweet treat is made from a doughnut-like pastry filled with jelly
Sufganiyot