Mysteries of Chanukah
The Dreidel Game
Chanukah Fun Facts
Chanukah! Chanukah!
Win me some Gelt
100
What are the 2 commandments for Chanukah in the Talmucl?
To light lights and display them to give thanks (Selcuid Empire)
100
What do the letters on the Dreidel mean?
100
What does Chanukah Gelt represent?
Independent Country our currency
100
When is the first day of Hebrew Calendar?
Kislev25
100
How many different ways can "Hanukkah" be spelled?
There are 16 variations on the spelling of Hanukkah.
200
What date did the Macabbi revolt take place?
160-167 BCE Judah and 5 Brothers
200
Why play the Dreidel game?
Game inside studying Torah
200
What is the name of the Chanukah Menorah?
Hanukkiah (or Chanukkiyah)
200
What's another name for Chanukah?
Feast of Lights
200
Who was the first U.S. president to light a menorah?
Bill Clinton
300
When did the war end in Retution to the rededication of Temple?
At Least 5 & Win Populus
300
In gambling game what do the letters mean?
Noon-No Mercy
Gimmel-Take all of the pot
Hoy-1/2 the pot
Sheen-Match the pot
300
Why 8 Days?
Story of Oil
300
What families name is associated with Chanukah?
Macabee
300
Which oil is traditionally used to light the menorah?
Olive Oil
400
Besides the Oil-why 8 days and what holiday is probably the closet to Chanukah?
Thanksgiving
400
What does the word Dreyen mean?
To spin
400
How many candles are needed for the holiday?
Hanukkah requires 44 candles for a standard menorah (8 nights + 1 helper candle each night),
400
What songs are sang during Chanukah?
Traditional Songs
- Maoz Tzur (Rock of Ages): This 13th-century piyyut (liturgical poem) is a staple, sung after lighting the candles to celebrate Jewish survival against ancient foes.
- Hanerot Halalu: A traditional chant recited immediately after lighting the candles, the words explain the candles' sanctity and the miracle they represent.
- Hanukkah Oh Hanukkah: Originally a Yiddish classic, this lively tune encourages dancing the hora, spinning the dreidel, and enjoying the holiday spirit.
- I Have a Little Dreidel: A widely known children's song describing a dreidel made of clay, it's a simple, fun tune related to a core Hanukkah game.
Modern Classics
- The Chanukah Song: Adam Sandler's humorous tune became an instant classic, playfully listing Jewish celebrities and becoming a radio staple in December.
- Light One Candle: Peter, Paul, and Mary's folk song addresses the themes of the holiday and the power of individual action in the face of darkness.
- Miracle: Matisyahu's reggae-infused song uses the holiday's themes of light and miracles in a contemporary, alternative rock style.
- Puppy for Hanukkah: Daveed Diggs combines rap and klezmer music in this catchy, modern song from 2020 about an unexpected Hanukkah gift.
400
How many times is Hanukkah mentioned in the Torah?
Zero
500
What was the Hasmenen Dynasty?
Era from Revolt to Roman Rule
500
What prizes do you get for playing the Dreidel Game?
Gelt, nuts or small prizes
500
What Foods do you eat at Chanukah?
Latkes & Sufganiyot (Jelly Doughnuts)
500
What American holiday does Hanukkah sometimes overlap with?
Thanksgiving
500
How many times is Hanukkah mentioned in the Torah?
Sukkot