Why Are There 8 Days Of Hanukkah?

Hanukkah, a Jewish festival of lights, is celebrated for eight nights. It commemorates the Maccabean revolt against the Syrian Greeks in 166 BCE, the restoration of the Second Temple, and the miracle of the menorah's oil lasting eight days. Despite being a minor religious holiday, it is embraced for its joy and light.

What is a common misconception about Hanukkah?

• It is celebrated only in Israel.

• It lasts for ten nights.

• It is the Jewish equivalent of Christmas.

• It is a major Jewish holiday.

Who led the Jewish revolt against the Syrian Greeks?

• Abraham

• King David

• Moses

• Judah Maccabee

What did the Syrian Greeks do to the Second Temple?

• They preserved it.

• They converted it into a synagogue.

• They destroyed it and built an altar to Zeus.

• They used it as a library.

How long did the oil in the menorah last during the miracle?

• One day

• Four days

• Ten days

• Eight days

What does Hanukkah mean in Hebrew?

• Light

• Dedication

• Victory

• Miracle