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What is Chanukah 

The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple (as you’ll read below). Also spelled Hanukkah (or variations of that spelling), the Hebrew word is actually pronounced with a guttural, “kh” sound, kha-nu-kah, not tcha-new-kah.

What is Hanukkah also known as

The Festival of Lights

What is a traditional Hanukkah treat

Yorkshire pudding

What is the name of the spinning top called

Dreidel

How many branches does a Hanukkah menorah – or chanukiah – have

9

In total, how many candles are lighted during Hanukkah

44

Why does Hanukkah last for eight nights

To Mark how long the holy light burned

A Menorah isn't lit every night of the holiday. True or false

False

Why are Hanukkah meals fried

To celebrate miracle oil that burned for eight nights

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