Hanukkah Quiz

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Though initially a minor holiday, Hanukkah has become one of the paradigmatic Jewish holidays. Hanukkah commemorates the victory of the Jews over the Syrian Greeks in 164 BCE, and is celebrated numerous ways.


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How much do you know about Hanukkah?

Question 1 of 10
The paragraph beginning "Al Hanissim" is added to
Question 2 of 10
Which game is most commonly played during Hannukah?
Question 3 of 10
The military leader of the first phase of the revolt against the King in 167 BCE was
Question 4 of 10
Historians believe Hanukkah enjoyed a resurgence in America in modern times because
Question 5 of 10
According to the Talmud one should give how many gifts on Hanukkah?
Question 6 of 10
The “Scroll of Antiochus”, a megillah for Hanukkah, was written in the Talmudic period in what language?
Question 7 of 10
How many blessings are said when lighting Hanukkah candles? (other than the first night)
Question 8 of 10
Which of the following letters does not appear on a dreidel from America
Question 9 of 10
Which rabbinic work contains the story of the miraculous jar of oil that burned for eight days?
Question 10 of 10
It has become customary for the Hanukkah menorah to have place for nine flames. Why is there a ninth candle, called the shamash?
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