Shammai v Hillel

Front

Who are the two Rabbi opinions?

Back

Shammai and Hillel

Front

What did Hillel believe about lighting the menorah during the festival?

Back

Light one for the first night, two for the second, etc.

Front

According to Shammai, how should the menorah be lit?

Back

Start with eight candles and end with one.

Front

What is the reasoning behind Bet Shammai's opinion on lighting the menorah?

Back

It is based on the number of bulls sacrificed on Sukkot.

Front

How many bulls were sacrificed on the first day of Sukkot according to the text?

Back

13 bulls

Front

On the second night of Chanukah, how many candles would be lit (without the Shammish) according to Bet Shammai?

Back

7 candles

Front

What does Bet Hillel compare the act of adding a candle each night to? Increasing wealth, Gaining wisdom, Going up a level in holiness, Building a stronger community

Back

Going up a level in holiness

Front

Which festival is associated with the lighting of the menorah?

Back

Chanukah

Front

What is the main difference between Hillel's and Shammai's opinions on lighting the menorah?

Back

The order in which candles are lit.

Front

How does Bet Shammai's opinion relate to the sacrifices on Sukkot?

Back

It decreases the number of candles like the sacrifices.