Hanukkah Quiz
What else can Hanukkah be called?
- The idea of dedication is key to celebrating Hanukkah.
What does the Hebrew word "Hanukkah" mean?
- The word "Hanukkah" also can mean to educate.
Who was the first US President to celebrate Hanukkah by lighting a menorah in the White House?
- In 1979, Jimmy Carter was the first US president to officially light a menora in the White House.
What is a Shamash?
- The Shamash refers to the very first candle on the menorah to be lit for Hanukkah. The word means “helper”.
What day does Hanukkah start on?
- Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of the 9th month in the Hebrew calendar, called Kislev.
Which traditional game is played during Hanukkah?
- This spinning top game is popular during Hanukkah, as well as other times of the year
What does the festival of Hanukkah celebrate?
- In the second century BC, the Second Temple in Jerusalem was rededicated— that's what Hanukkah celebrates.
What type of oil is traditionally used to light the menorah?
- Historically, the best quality olive oil was used to fill and light the menorah.
How many candles are on the candelabra to be lit for Hanukkah?
- Though you can also find 7 or 8-branched candelabras, the one used specifically for Hanukkah has 9 branches and candles and is called a Hanukkiah.
How many days does the festival of Hanukkah last?
- The significance of 8 days represents the amount of time the menorah burned in the Temple in Jerusalem.
