Hannukah- a Jewish Holiday

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What do you notice about this set of candles?

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Which object is commonly associated with Hanukkah celebrations?

• Menorah

• Christmas tree

• Pumpkin

• Easter egg

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Which of the following statements about Hanukkah are true?

• Hanukkah lasts eight nights and days.

• The date for celebrating Hanukkah changes each year.

• Hanukkah is celebrated in late November to late December.

• Hanukkah is always celebrated on the same date every year.

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What is Hanukkah and what does the word mean in Hebrew?

• Hanukkah is a Jewish winter Festival of Lights that lasts eight nights and days; in Hebrew, it means dedication.

• Hanukkah is a Christian holiday; in Hebrew, it means celebration.

• Hanukkah is a festival for children; in Hebrew, it means light.

• Hanukkah is a harvest festival; in Hebrew, it means joy.

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According to the story, what miracle took place?

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Describe how the candles are inserted and lit on the Menorah during Hanukkah.

• The candles are inserted from left to right, but lit from right to left.

• The order does not matter.

• The candles are inserted from right to left, but lit from left to right.

• The candles are both inserted and lit from right to left

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the shamash candle on the Menorah during Hanukkah?

• To light the other candles

• To be the first candle lit every night

• To represent the miracle of oil

• To be the last candle lit

Multiple Choice

Why are foods fried in oil traditionally eaten during Hanukkah?

• because they are tasty

• because the miracle of Hanukkah involves oil

• because it's cold outside

• because it's healthy

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Which THREE below are traditions associated with Hanukkah?

• Lighting the Menorah

• taking a vacation

• Eating foods fried in oil

• Giving gifts or gelt

Multiple Choice

If you were playing dreidel, which symbol would you want the spinning top to land on?

• nun

• gimel

• hey

• shin

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Hanukkah is an eight-day​

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holiday in late November or December. Its traditions are based on the story of the Maccabees who fought for religious​ freedom​ around 2,000 years ago to regain the​

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in Jerusalem from a Syrian​, Greek ruler. Only a small amount of oil was left to light the Menorah in the temple; yet it burned for​

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days. The ​

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holds nine candles. A candle on the menorah is lit for each night of the holiday. The​

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is a top with four sides and is used to play a game of luck. The prizes are usually chocolate "gelt."

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