Hanukkah Quiz 2022

How many Sufganiot have you already eaten this Hanukkah?

• None!

• Only 1

• 2-3

• 4+

What is the meaning behind the name “Hanukkah”?

• To educate

• To dedicate

• To gather

• To hospitalize

Answer explanation

The name "Hanukkah" derives from the Hebrew verb "חנך", meaning "to dedicate".

On Hanukkah, the Maccabean Jews regained control of Jerusalem and rededicated the Temple.

Hanukkah and Christmas occur on the same day (December 24th) every ___ (on average)

• 19 years

• 38 years

• 56 years

• Never

Answer explanation

Since 1990, Hanukkah and Christmas were on the same day only 4 times!

In 1902, 1940, 1978 and 2016.

How many calories are in a Sufgania (on average)

• 450

• 1,000

• 700

• 250

Answer explanation

450 calores of deliciousness!

How many days did the small amount of oil last to light the Menora?

• 1

• 12

• 8

• 365

Answer explanation

According to the Baraita, the oil found after reconquesting the holy temple lasted for eight days!

What type of oil lasted for 8 full days?

• Avocado oil

• Sesame oil

• Coconut oil

• Olive oil

Answer explanation

Olive oil was the main oil used to light oil lamps in the western world.

Which historical figure is related to Hanukkah's story?

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander of Judaea

• Alexander the Great

• Antiochus IV Epiphanes

Answer explanation

Antiochus was the king of the Seleucid Empire.

Where did the Maccabean Revolt (מרד המכבים) start?

• Acre

• Modi'in

• Jerusalem

• Mesada

Answer explanation

The Maccabean Revolt started in Modi'in (then Modi'im) at 167 BC.

What’s the difference between a Menora and a Hanukkiah?

• The material they’re traditionally made of

• Where they’re used (In home or in the holy temple)

• The number of branches that hold light

• Whether they stand on a leg or don’t

Answer explanation

A Menora has 7 branches, while the Hanukkiah has 9 branches.

Hanukkah is mentioned in the Bible

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Hanukkah is mentioned in many historical sources, but not in the bible.