SSLI Chanukah Trivia

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What is the Hebrew date for the start of Chanukkah?

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25th of Kislev

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What is the name for the extra candle that lights the candles for each night?

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Shamash

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What is the Hebrew word for dreidel?

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Sivivon

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In which city is it customary to place the Hanukkiah in window boxes outside the front door?

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Jerusalem

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In Masechet Shabbat Daf 22a, we learn that the Hanukkiah should be placed to the left of the doorway outside the home because something else is already on the right. Which other item is on the right?

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Mezuzah

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Which important value is behind the main Mitzvah of both Hanukkah and Purim?

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Pirsumei Nissa (Publicizing the Miracle)

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What is most preferred for lighting in terms of Hiddur Mitzvah?

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olive oil

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How long would it take to manufacture the NEXT supply of Shemen Zayit Zach with the seal of the Kohen Gadol to keep the menorah still lit after the first 8 days?

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8 days

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Who was the King in the Chanukkah story?

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Antiochus

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Who was the woman with 7 sons who refused to eat treif and allowed her family to become martyrs before Antiochus?

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Hannah