How many days is Hanukkah?
5
10
1
8
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 make pure or clean
to burn oil
to destroy
to make dirty
According to the article, what did they do to purify the temple?
Burned oil for eight days
Chanted prayers for eight hours
Washed the inside of the temple with scented oils
Wiped the floor and walls with sacred cloth
According to the article, what does the word "Hanukkah" mean?
Dedication
Temple
Purification
Candles
What is a menorah?
chocolate candy
potato pancakes
oil
A nine branched candelabrum
What is the significance of burning or lighting the menorah for eight days during Hanukkah?
It represents the eight-day war with Syrian-Greek soldiers.
It is about the wisdom of the eight Jewish High Priests.
It represents the miracle of burning the oil in the menorah for eight days.
It is about the eight Jewish blessings.
What is the meaning of eating pancakes and donuts?
These foods were the first eaten after winning the Syrian-Greek war.
They are fried in oil to represent the oil that purified the temple.
Pancakes and donuts represent the circle of life.
These foods give Jews spiritual purity.
What are sufganiyot?
jelly doughnuts
potato pancakes
a dreidel
chocolate candy
What are latkes?
chocolate candy
candles
potato pancakes
jelly doughnuts
