Hanukkah Trivia Flashcard 342

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What is the miracle of Hanukkah?

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The candles stayed lit for 8 days.

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How is the Hanukkah menorah lit each night?

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From left to right, adding one candle each night.

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What is the name of the Hanukkah game involving a spinning top?

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Dreidel.

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Why did the Jewish people fight during Hanukkah?

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To go to temple and worship God.

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What does the Hanukkah menorah commemorate?

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The miracle of the oil lasting for eight days.

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What is the traditional food eaten during Hanukkah?

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Latkes.

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What does the dreidel symbolize in Hanukkah celebrations?

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The struggle for religious freedom.

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What is the Hebrew word for Hanukkah?

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חנוכה (Chanukah).

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What is the significance of lighting the menorah during Hanukkah?

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It represents the miracle of the oil and the rededication of the Temple.

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How many candles are used in a Hanukkah menorah?

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Nine (one for each night plus the shamash).