Story Time
he miracle of Hanukkah is said to have occurred when the Temple’s oil lasted this number of days, instead of the expected one day.
What is eight?
This ritual object is lit each night of Hanukkah, adding one candle for each day of the holiday.
What is a menorah/hanukkiah?
Despite being referenced as a staple of holiday parties in “Oh Hanukkah”, few revelers actually ever perform this traditional Jewish dance at Chanukah celebrations.
What is the Hora?
Now in it’s 10th year, it's the name of NuRoots’ annual Flagship Chanukah celebration.
What is Infinite Light?
“A Mah Jong Soul” refers to the game famously played with these. It’s also an anagram for “John Magoulas”.
What are tiles?
This leader of the Maccabees led a successful 2nd Century BCE revolt against the Seleucid Empire – a victory honored each year during Hanukkah.
Who is Judah?
These two foods, commonly eaten during Hanukkah, are fried in oil to commemorate the miracle of the oil.
What are latkes and sufganiyot?
OJ Simpson, Hulk Hogan and Tom Cruise are among those referenced in a series of Chanukah songs written and performed by this JFEDLA donor.
Who is Adam Sandler?
An annual JFNA initiative encourages us to do this on antisemitism.
What is Shine a Light?
A cursory Google search shows that the Magoulas surname comes from this language. Perfect timing for Chanukah!
What is Greek?
Hanukkah commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over this Syrian-Greek king who outlawed Jewish practices.
Who is Antiochus?
This helper-candle shares its name with a traditional synagogue role for one who assists in the running of prayer services.
What is Shamash?
This band, known for their 1998 song “One Week” released a version of “I have a Little Dreidel” in 2014.
Who are the Barenaked Ladies?
Head of Creative Services Rob Goldenberg is annoyed he and his family couldn't get tickets for this sold-out seasonal JFEDLA program which takes place in Griffith Park.
What is Zoo Lights?
In Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This”, Camp Haverim is a stand-in for this Ojai camp where John previously worked and where many JFEDLA colleagues were campers.
What is Camp Ramah?
The term “Maccabee” is said to be derived from “Makebet”, the Hebrew word for this tool.
What is a Hammer?
This letter, representing the Hebrew word for “Here”, replaces Shin on Israeli dreidels.
What is Pey?
In 2019, Idina Menzel recorded a version of this Ladino Chanukah song, whose name translates to “Eight Little Candles”.
What is Ocho Kandelikas?
On the first night of Chanukah, it’s at 4:51 p.m.
What is Candlelighting?
Don’t confuse the Valor of Magoulas with 'Valar Morghulis', a recurring line of dialogue for "A Girl Who Has No Name" on this show.
What is Game of Thrones?
The Maccabees were part of this Jewish priestly family that led the revolt against the Seleucids. Who are the Hasmoneans?
Who are the Hasmoneans?
This prayer supplication, meaning "[and] on the miracles," is recited during Hanukkah to thank God for the wonders performed for the Jewish people.
What is Al HaNisim?
This city, in JFEDLA’s catchment area, is the ideal place to spend Chanukah, according to a song by Tom Leher.
What is Santa Monica?
To run JFEDLA Chanukah Jeopardy today, Susie had to review all the materials before she figuratively gave us this.
What is the green light?
Aside from Mr. Magoulas, it’s the number of other current JFEDLA staffers named “John” (at least according to the Intranet).
What is none/zero?