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