Hanukkah Basics
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
8 nights
What spinning top do kids play with?
Dreidel/Sevivon
Name a food people eat on Hanukkah
Latkes or Jelly Donuts
Who were the heroes of the Hanukkah story?
The Maccabees
What month does Hanukkah usually happen in?
December
What do we light every night of Hanukkah?
Menorah/Hanukkiah
What letters are written on the dreidel?
Nun, Gimel, Hei, and Shin
What are latkes made from?
Potatoes
What were the Maccabees fighting for?
To practice Judaism
What does the word Hanukkah mean?
Dedication
What language is the word Hanukkah from?
Hebrew
What does the menorah remind us of?
The miracle of oil
Why are foods fried in oil for Hanukkah?
They remind us of the oil miracle
What temple did they want to take back?
The Jewish temple in Jerusalem
How do you win at dreidel?
Collect the most pieces (get, candy, etc.)
What is the special 9th candle called?
Shamash
Why do we give gifts or coins (gelt)?
To celebrate and share joy/remember tradition
What is the Hebrew word for jelly donuts?
Sufganiyot
What miracle happened with the oil?
It lasted for 8 days instead of 1
What is the name of the candle holder used in the Temple?
Menorah
Why do some people spell Hanukkah differently?
It's spelled from Hebrew so there isn't one right way to spell it in English.
What does each letter of the dreidel stand for in Hebrew?
Nes Gadol Haya Sham
"A Great Miracle Happened There"
What ingredient was hard to find during the Hanukkah story?
Oil
Who was the leader of the Maccabees?
Judah Maccabee
Why are there 9 candels on the Hanukkah Menorah?
8 for each night +1 helper candle (shamash)