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What does religion mean?
a set of beliefs about how the universe was made; involves the worship of God/gods; right/wrong behavior
What is Kislev?
it is a month on the Hebrew calendar (close to our November/December)
In this line-Light one candle for the pain they endured When their right to exist was denied.-who tried to deny the right to exist?
King Antiochus
In the Hanukkah song, what are 2 reasons that candles were lit?
thanks; pain, sacrifice, wisdom,
How did the Jews celebrate their victory?
they re-dedicated the Temple in Jerusalem
What does persecuted mean in the phrase: Antiochus persecuted the Jews...
subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs
State an opposite and synonym for: ancient
Opposite: young, new, modern; Synonym: old, antique, aged
What does revolted mean in the sentence; The Jews, Led by the Maccabees, revolted against Antiochus and won?
rose up against established authority(the king)
How long did it take to make oil for the Temple lamp?
8 days
What does eternal mean?
forever; having no beginning or end
When the Jews beat King Antiochus, how much oil did they have for the temple lamp?
enough for one day
What is a menorah?
it is the candleholder used during Hanukkah
How is Hanukkah celebrated?
exchange gifts, eat delicious foods, light candles
When is Hanukkah?
starts on the 25th day of Kislev; late November-early December
Who lead the Jews in their fight with King Antiochus?
The Maccabees
Why did the Jews fight king Antiochus?
The king did to want them to practice their religion
Who long is the Hanukkah celebration?
8 days
What does miracle mean?
some event that is wonderful or amazing that cannot be explained in a natural way; may be hard to believe
What does the "light" in Hanukkah represent?
an ancient miracle; oil in lamps burned for 8 days
What does Hanukkah mean?
Festival of Lights
Who celebrates Hanukkah?
Jewish people
What is Hanukkah?
an 8 day religious celebration