History
Who is not supposed to work while the Menorah is lit and Why?
Women, Because the Neis happened through them (Yehudis)
Which side does the Menora go and why
Left. Because the Mezuza is on the right so you should be surrounded by Mitzvos
Who should light the Menorah M'Ikar Hadin?
Father (Head of Household)
What is Beis Shammai's opinion on how to light the Menorah?
First night light 8 and then count down
What tefila do we NOT say the whole Chanuka
Tachanun
Why do we celebrate on the 25th
The Yidden won the war that day
What is Mehadrin Min Hamehadrin
Each person lights an additional light each night
Why aren't you allowed to share a Menorah with some else and use both sides
Because it will confuse people who see the Menora and they won't know which night Chanuka is.
What change does a Ger make to the Brachos
Changes She'asa Nisim Lavoseinu to YISRAEL
What do you do if you forgot Al Hanissim in Benching
Say a special Horachamon later on
Why is Chanuka named Chanuka (3 Reasons
1. Chanu-Chaf Heih
2. Chanukas Hamishkan
3. Ches Neiros VHalacha K'Beis Hillel
4. Chinuch
What does Prisumei Nisa mean?
Spreading or publicizing the Neis
The proper time to light the Menorah is...
Tzeis (nightfall)
Which Neiros are lit first Shabbos or Chanuka?
Shabbos
How is a blind person Yotzei the Mitzvah of Chanuka ?
He gives money and participates in someone else's lighting
Who fought the Greeks
Chashmonaim
What is the best type of Menorah to buy
Silver
Are the Neiros allowed to be different heights?
No. Except the Shammash
Where is the Menorah lit in a Shul
South wall
Explain Tadir V'sheino Tadir Tadir Kodem
Whichever is the most often goes first
When (approximately) did the story of Chanuka occur?
During the 2nd Beis Hamikdash
What kind of oil is the best for Menorah
Olive
WHere should you light the Menorah
By the door or window
How long should the Menorah burn for
30 minutes
What part of the Torah do we lein on Chanuka
Neissim Korbanos