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100

Crispy potato pancakes traditionally eaten to celebrate the miracle of oil

What are latkes

100

This comedian and actor starred in Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, and Uncut Gems

Who is Adam Sandler

100

Rabbi Katz's wifes name

What is Ayelet

100

The Hanukkah menorah holds this many candles

What is eight

100

The Jewish New Year is called this

What is Rosh Hashanah

200

Jelly filled doughnuts eaten on Hanukkah

What are sufganiyot

200

This rapper and singer released Take Care and frequently references his Jewish identity, including in his song “HYFR.”

Who is Drake?

200

Cantor Meri's childrens names

What is Gilad, Nadav, and Eyal

200

The miracle of Hanukkah involved a small amount of this burning for eight days

What is oil

200

The Jewish day of rest, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening

What is Shabbat

300

This baked noodle dish can be sweet or savory and is popular in Ashkenazi cuisine

What is noodle kugel

300

This actor played Evan Hansen in the film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen and starred in The Politician

Who is Ben Platt?

300

Car that Rabbi Sharon drive

Chevy Blazer

300

In Israel, Hanukkah is celebrated as a minor festival but with this modern tradition, similar to Christmas

What is gift-giving

300

In Judaism, girls and boys usually celebrate this coming of age ceremony at what age

What is 12 or 13

400

Triangle-shaped cookie filled with poppy seed or jam, eaten on Purim

What are hamantaschen

400

This singer-songwriter released the album 21 and has spoken publicly about her Jewish heritage.

Who is Adele?

400

Rabbi James move from where

What is Brooklyn

400

This is the helper candle used to light the others on the menorah

What is the shamash

400

The dietary laws observed by many Jews are called this

What is Kosher
500

This Middle Eastern dish features eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce

What is shakshuka

500

This Israeli actress played Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe

Who is Gal Gadot?

500

Wendy's job at camp

What is special needs job training

500

Number of prayers sung on the first night of Hanukkah

What is three

500

The Jewish symbol of a six-pointed star is called this

What is the Star of David