Hanukkah Quiz

When does Hanukkah begin?

• January

• November or December

• March

• July

What does the name Hanukkah mean in Hebrew?

• Celebration

• Victory

• Dedication

• Joy

Who captured the Temple in Jerusalem during the Hanukkah story?

• Antiochus IV

• Judah Maccabee

• Syrian ruler

• Pagan idols

What is the source of Hanukkah's nickname, the Festival of Lights?

• The capture of the Temple

• The ancient writings

• The miracle of the oil

• The Jewish struggle

What are special menorahs with eight branches called?

• Lanterns

• Candles

• Hanukkiyahs

• Torches

What Hanukkah foods recall the miracle of the oil in the Temple?

• Latkes and sufganiyot

• Brisket and tzimmes

• Matzah and gefilte fish

• Challah and kugel

What game do children play during Hanukkah?

• Chess

• Checkers

• Dominoes

• Dreidel

What was once customary to do during Hanukkah?

• Sing carols

• Have a feast

• Light bonfires

• Make charitable donations to the poor

What holiday is Hanukkah compared to in terms of commercialization?

• Rosh Ha-Shanah

• Yom Kippur

• Passover

• Christmas

Who is the contributor of the article about Hanukkah?

• Elie Wiesel

• Karen Armstrong

• David M. Carr

• Leonard J. Greenspoon