Test Your Knowledge

1) On which Jewish date does Chanukah begin? 25th Kislev

2) How long does Chanukah last? 8 days

3) When do we light the menorah? After sunset

4) Where do we place the menorah? Near a window

5) How many blessings do we say before lighting the menorah on the first night? 3

6) How long should the Chanukah lights burn for? 30 minutes+

7) On Friday what do we light first the Shabbos candles or the Chanukah lights? Chanukah Lights

8) Which nation ruled over Israel at the time of the Chanukah story? Syria

9) What was the name of the king of that nation? Antiochus

10) What was the name of the leader of the Jewish rebellion? Matityahu

11) What was the name of his son and successor? Judah Maccabee

12) What was the name of the woman whose seven sons were killed and who sacrificed her own life rather than worship idols? Hannah

13) How many lights did the menorah in the Temple have? 7

14) What do the letters on the dreidel stand for? A Great Miracle Happened There