Story
How long did the oil burn for?
8 days
I am the object that burned miraculously for 8 days.
The Menorah
What hebrew letter does Chanukah start with?
Chet
How long was the oil supposed to last?
One day
What is another name for Chanukah?
The Festival of Lights
What empire did the Maccabees fight against?
The Greek Empire
I am the Greek King who outlawed Jewish practices.
Antiochus
What is the Hebrew name of the greeks?
Yevanim
What was special about the jar of oil that was found
It was sealed with the stamp of the Kohen Gadol.
Why do we eat fried foods on Chanukah?
To remember the miracle of the oil
What was the sign of the miracle in the Beit Hamikdash?
The oil burned for 8 days instead of 1
I am the leader of the Maccabees.
Judah Maccabee
What is the Hebrew word of a Menorah?
Chanukiaya
What specific law did Antiochus forbid the jews from doing?
Studying Torah, celebrating Shabbat
Why do we light the menorah by a window or door?
To publicize the miracle of Chanukah.
Why was it important for the Kohen Gadol to use pure olive oil?
Only pure olive oil could be used in the Menorah in the Beit Hamkidash because it was a very special and holy place.
I am the small group of jewish fighters who fought the Greeks.
The Maccabees
What letters are on a dreidel?
Nun, Gimmel, Hey, Shin
When the Greeks marched into the homes of the jews, what did the jews do?
They hid the torah they were learning and started to play dreidel.
How many branches did the menorah in the Beit Hamikdash have?
7
Who was the father of Judah Maccabee and his brothers?
Matityahu
I am the place where the miracle of the oil occurred.
The Beit Hamikdash
How do you say Happy Chanukah in Hebrew?
Chag Chanukah Sameach
What lesson can we learn from the Maccabees' victory?
Faith and courage.... Believe in Hashem
What is the main Mitzvah of Chanukah?
Lighting the Menorah