Hanukkah Flashcard

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What is Hanukkah also known as?

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Festival of Lights

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What is the ninth candle on the menorah called?

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Shamash

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What are the deep-fried jelly donuts eaten during Hanukkah called?

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Sufganiyot

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What do players win when playing the dreidel game?

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Chocolate gelt

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In what year did the Jews sign a peace treaty with the followers of King Antiochus?

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142 B.C.

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What does the menorah symbolize during Hanukkah?

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The miracle of the oil that lasted eight days.

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What is the significance of lighting the menorah during Hanukkah?

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It commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

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What is the dreidel game traditionally played during Hanukkah?

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A game played with a spinning top, where players win tokens.

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What is the traditional food eaten during Hanukkah that is made from potatoes?

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Latkes.

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What does the word 'Hanukkah' mean?

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Dedication.