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