Random Jewish Trivia
This sacred scroll lives in the Ark and is read on shabbat
What is the Torah?
This leader of his family fought against the Greeks to reclaim Jewish tradition
Who is Judah Maccabee?
What is the name of the "helper" candle?
What is Shamash?
What "spinning" game is commonly played during Hanukkah
What is Driedel?
These potato pancakes are fried in oil to represent the miracle of the oil!
What are latkes
Jews celebrate this day of rest from sundown on Friday to sundown on Saturday.
What is Shabbat?
What are 2 miracles of Hanukkah?
1) Oil that lasted 8 nights
2) That the Jews defeated the larger Greek army
During what Hebrew month is Hanukkah celebrated?
Kislev
According to the song, out of what material is a dreidel made?
What is clay?
This is the Hebrew word for "Jelly Donuts"
What are Sufganyiot
What is Challah?
What is 8 nights?
Where are we commanded to place our menorahs?
In our windows, to "publicize the miracle"
Name the four Hebrew letters on a dreidel?
Nun, Gimel, Hey, Shin
What are gelt?
What food do Jews eat for a whole week during the holiday of Passover
What is Matzah?
Referring to the cleaning of the temple, What does the word Hanukkah mean?
Dedication
From what direction do you light the menorah?
From left to right (so the light increases)
What sentence or phrase do the letters of the driedel stand for?
"A Great Miracle Happened There"
What are two popular sides that are served with Latkes?
What are applesauce and sour cream
What does "Beth El" mean in Peninsula Temple Beth El?
What is the name of the Syrian King who told the Jews they couldn't celebrate their religion?
Antiochus
How many candles, TOTAL, do you light during the entire holiday of Hanukkah?
44
In Israel, instead of a shin, there is a different letter on the driedel. What is it and why?
A "Pey" for "Po" (Because the miracle happened in Israel)
Name a Jewish food that is NOT eaten on Hanukkah?