How to celebrate Hanukkah
  • 1. What is the primary symbol of Hanukkah?
A) The Star of David
B) The Menorah
C) The Dreidel
D) The Christmas Tree
  • 2. How many nights does Hanukkah last?
A) Eight
B) Twelve
C) Seven
D) Ten
  • 3. What does the word 'Hanukkah' mean?
A) Freedom
B) Miracle
C) Dedication
D) Celebration
  • 4. What is the story of Hanukkah primarily about?
A) The story of Noah's Ark
B) The Maccabean revolt and the miracle of the oil
C) The Exodus from Egypt
D) The birth of Moses
  • 5. What is the name of the candle used to light the other candles on the Menorah?
A) The Judah
B) The Shamash
C) The Dreidel
D) The Maccabee
  • 6. What type of food is traditionally eaten during Hanukkah, symbolizing the miracle of the oil?
A) Fried foods
B) Roasted meats
C) Fresh fruits
D) Baked goods
  • 7. Which of these is a traditional Hanukkah food?
A) Matzah
B) Challah
C) Hamantaschen
D) Latkes
  • 8. Which of these is a traditional Hanukkah game?
A) Checkers
B) Monopoly
C) Dreidel
D) Chess
  • 9. What letters are on the dreidel?
A) Lamed, Mem, Nun, Samech
B) Aleph, Bet, Gimel, Dalet
C) Nun, Gimel, Hey, Shin
D) Shin, Tet, Kuf, Resh
  • 10. What do the letters on the dreidel represent?
A) A great miracle happened there
B) Peace on Earth, good will to men
C) Freedom for all people
D) Happy Hanukkah to all
  • 11. What is a common Hanukkah gift?
A) Birthday cakes
B) Easter eggs
C) Christmas stockings
D) Gelt (money or chocolate coins)
  • 12. What is the proper way to light the Menorah?
A) Light the candles with a match.
B) Light the Shamash first, then use it to light the others, adding one candle each night.
C) Light all candles at once on the first night.
D) Light the candles from right to left.
  • 13. Where is the Menorah traditionally placed?
A) Under the bed
B) In the garage
C) In a window or doorway
D) In the attic
  • 14. Why is the Menorah placed in a window?
A) To keep it safe from children
B) To keep it warm
C) To get more light in the house
D) To publicize the miracle of Hanukkah
  • 15. What is the appropriate time to light the Hanukkah candles?
A) After sunset
B) Any time of day
C) At noon
D) Before sunrise
  • 16. What should one do while the Hanukkah candles are burning?
A) Reflect on the meaning of Hanukkah
B) Watch television
C) Play video games
D) Go to sleep
  • 17. What is a sufganiyah?
A) A jelly-filled doughnut
B) A type of dreidel
C) A type of latke
D) A traditional song
  • 18. What is the significance of oil in the Hanukkah story?
A) It was used to build the temple
B) It miraculously burned for eight nights
C) It was used to heal the sick
D) It was used to light the Maccabees' way in battle
  • 19. What is a common theme of Hanukkah songs?
A) Promoting world peace
B) Celebrating nature
C) Praising God and celebrating victory
D) Lamenting loss and sorrow
  • 20. Who were the Maccabees?
A) Roman emperors
B) A Jewish family who led a revolt against the Greeks
C) A group of angels
D) Egyptian pharaohs
  • 21. What empire did the Maccabees fight against?
A) The Roman Empire
B) The Seleucid Empire (Greek)
C) The Babylonian Empire
D) The Egyptian Empire
  • 22. What did the Seleucid Empire try to force upon the Jewish people?
A) Hellenistic (Greek) culture and religion
B) Christianity
C) Islam
D) Buddhism
  • 23. Is it customary to work during Hanukkah?
A) Working is highly encouraged.
B) It is permissible, but some refrain from work while the candles are burning.
C) It is forbidden to work.
D) Only children are allowed to work.
  • 24. Besides Latkes and Sufganiyot, what is another popular fried food eaten during Hanukkah?
A) Sushi
B) Pizza
C) Bimuelos (fried dough)
D) Tacos
  • 25. What is the Hebrew blessing recited before lighting the Hanukkah candles?
A) There is only one blessing recited each night.
B) No blessings are recited.
C) There are three blessings recited on the first night and two on the following nights.
D) The blessings are optional.
  • 26. What is Ma'oz Tzur?
A) A type of Dreidel
B) A traditional Hanukkah hymn
C) A Hanukkah prayer
D) A type of Menorah
  • 27. Which of these is NOT a common Hanukkah tradition?
A) Exchanging gifts
B) Playing Dreidel
C) Decorating a Christmas tree
D) Eating Latkes
  • 28. What is the purpose of giving 'Hanukkah gelt'?
A) To purchase more oil
B) To fundraise for the temple.
C) To give children money to teach them about charity and tzedakah
D) To buy decorations.
  • 29. Which historical event is celebrated on Hanukkah?
A) The creation of the world
B) The rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem
C) The giving of the Ten Commandments
D) The establishment of the modern state of Israel
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