Hanukkah Flashcard

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What is the Hebrew month in which Hanukkah begins?

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Kislev

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How many days does Hanukkah last?

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8 days

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What was the miracle of Hanukkah?

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The Lamp of the eternal flame stayed lit for 8 days.

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What is the meaning of the Hebrew word 'Hanukkah'?

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Dedication

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Why does Hanukkah change dates every year on the Gregorian calendar?

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The months in a lunar calendar are shorter than a solar calendar.

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What does the Jewish calendar incorporate to ensure that lunar months always occur in the same seasons?

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Leap month

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What type of calendar is the modern secular calendar based upon?

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Solar (Gregorian) calendar

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What does the light in the temple burning for eight days symbolize?

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Miracle

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What is another name for Hanukkah?

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Festival of Lights

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What is the name of the nine-branched candelabrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah?

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Menorah