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Was Chanukah during the time period of the first or second temple?
Second Temple in Jerusalem
What is the name of the most famous macabee?
Judah
potato latkas are eaten on Chanukah because
They are fried with oil
Clay
What do we call the lighter Candle?
Shamash
What holiday does Chanukah rarely overlap with?
Thanksgiving
What is the name of the mean king?
Antiochus
What two things are common to eat potato latkas with?
Applesauce and sour cream
Finish the song: oh Chanukah oh Chanukah:
Come light the menorah. Gather around the table there’s good food to eat.
Letters on dreidel
Nun, Shin, Gimel, Hay
Dreidel is Yiddish for...
Spinning top
What ingredient is usually used in Chanukah food?
Oil
What do you call the special fried donuts eaten on Chanukah?
Sufganiyot
Where is the largest Menorah in the world?
New York City
Are the candles lit from left to right or right to left?
Right to left
Name two practices that the Assyrian king outlawed
Celebrating Shabbat and having a bris (more right answers)
Is there a wrong way to spell Chanukah?
No
How many different ways are there to spell Chanukah?
2, 7, 10, 16
16
What is the name of the candle used to light the others?
Shamash
What is the hebrew date of when Chanukah starts?
25th of Kislev
What is the name of the coin used by the Maccabees
Shekle
What does Chanukah mean in Hebrew?
“Dedication”
How many donuts are eaten in Israel during Chanukah?
10 million, 17.5 million, 50 million, 75 million
17.5 million
Does the Torah mention Chanukah?
No
How many candles do you use in total after all 8 nights?
44 candles