How many days is Hanukkah?
10
8
5
1
Why do the dates of Hanukkah change each year?
Because jewish law says it must be on different days each year
The dates are based on the spinning of the dreidel
Because it is based on the phases of the moon
Jewish leaders decide the dates each year
They re-entered their sacred temple which was badly defiled and in need of purification. What does defiled" mean?
To get fixed
They needed to file papers
It was clean
It was dirty, unpure, ruined
They re-entered their sacred temple which was badly defiled and in need of purification. What does "purification" mean?
to burn oil
to destroy
to make dirty
to make pure or clean
According to the article, what did they do to purify the temple?
Washed the inside of the temple with scented oils
Wiped the floor and walls with sacred cloth
Burned oil for eight days
Chanted prayers for eight hours
According to the article, what does the word "Hanukkah" mean?
Dedication
Candles
Temple
Purification
What is a menorah?
potato pancakes
A nine branched candelabrum
oil
chocolate candy
What is the significance of burning or lighting the menorah for eight days during Hanukkah?
It is about the eight Jewish blessings.
It represents the miracle of burning the oil in the menorah for eight days.
It represents the eight-day war with Syrian-Greek soldiers.
It is about the wisdom of the eight Jewish High Priests.
What is the meaning of eating pancakes and donuts?
Pancakes and donuts represent the circle of life.
These foods were the first eaten after winning the Syrian-Greek war.
These foods give Jews spiritual purity.
They are fried in oil to represent the oil that purified the temple.
What are sufganiyot?
potato pancakes
jelly doughnuts
a dreidel
chocolate candy
What are latkes?
potato pancakes
chocolate candy
candles
jelly doughnuts
