Take the Hanukkah True or False Quiz

Rabbi Menachem Posner serves as managing editor at Chabad.org, the world’s largest Jewish informational website. He has been writing, researching, and editing for Chabad.org since 2006, when he received his rabbinic degree from Central Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch. He lives in Chicago, Ill., with his family.

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Allen Ackerman San Francisco December 16, 2025

OY! 7/10! After a 62 year hiatus, it looks like it’s time for me to go back to Hebrew School! Reply

shulamit saeger SCC December 15, 2025

Well I put the answer that you wanted. HOWEVER, iT IS WISDON THAT SAYS
"CHOCOLATE MUST BE GIVEN TO EVERY CHILD AND EVERY FEMALE, EVERY NIGHT." Reply

Allen Ackerman San Francisco December 16, 2025

in response to shulamit saeger:

Every night of the year! Reply

Raymond West Hollywood December 16, 2025

in response to shulamit saeger:

If kids are to be given chocolate, I do think it should be chocolate that is at least 72% dark chocolate, because then it turns into a healthy indulgence Reply

Leopold Lingard Phoenix December 16, 2025

in response to Allen Ackerman:

I agree, but also to every man & anyone that doesn't want it, I'll take it. Reply

Yulanda Toronto ON December 14, 2025

9/10 I got question #4 incorrect! I am still happy with my results! And not being Jewish! My Prayers and thoughts are with the Jewish Nation at this time! May HaShem continue guide and keep you all! Shalom. Reply

Dina Elis November 25, 2025

Love these quizzes!
Thank you! Reply

Beitdebruyn Perth WA November 23, 2025

I got 10/10! Whaat! May this coming Hanukkah be a tremendous blessing for all 🫶🏻 Reply

Douglas Aurora, CO November 22, 2025

7/10 Good questions Reply

Lauren Sisters, Oregon November 22, 2025

I
9/10. I was writing when I lost the page.
I learn something new, every time .
Thank you. Reply

Deborah Greene South Africa Jhb November 21, 2025

10/10 at this point in JHB we would like to y all a Shabbat Shalom and good shabbos

We continuously Pray for the Peace of Yerushalayim Shalu Shalom Yerushalayim Reply

Adam Fresno November 21, 2025

I've learned so much on these quizzes. It's one of the best learning experiences I have had. Reply

Sonia RJ/BRASIL November 20, 2025

Acertei 8/10. Vou estudar mais e refazer o Quiz sobre Hanukkah. Reply

Raymond West Hollywood November 23, 2025

in response to Sonia:

and in English? Reply

Esther Tzfat December 15, 2025

in response to Sonia:

Desejamos-lhe muita sorte e um Feliz Hanukkah! Wishing you the best of luck and Happy Chanuka! Reply

Lesley Thornton Queensland Australia November 24, 2025

in response to Raymond :

Sonia said she got 8 out of 10. She said she will study more and retake the Hanukkah test.
can always highlight, and then using a right click down to translate you know. Reply

Raymond West Hollywood November 24, 2025

in response to Lesley Thornton:

No, I did not know that Reply

Nili Ungar Southfield MI November 20, 2025

10/10! Reply

Deborah Forest Hills, NY November 20, 2025

10/10! This one was easy for me. I know and love Chanukah... especially, delicious lotkas and jelly donuts!!! Reply

Raymond West Hollywood November 21, 2025

in response to Deborah:

Most definitely those are deliciously tempting foods. They are also full of unhealthy carbohydrates, but I guess having them once in a great while (like on Chanukah only) is okay to do. There is often that tension between eating healthy and just enjoying one's life Reply

Britani Alexandra Rath Woodway, Tx November 20, 2025

10/10 😁 Reply

Marcy Vasváry Edinburgh November 20, 2025

9/10 Reply

Karen Greenberg Torrance November 20, 2025

9/10. I still learned a lot. Reply

Russ Michigan November 20, 2025

10/10! Okay, full disclosure. I took the quiz twice. I got 7/10 the first time. :-)

Would I be wrong in thinking that the origins of Hanukkah could actually be traced back to the Maccabean revolt? Reply

Raymond West Hollywood November 20, 2025

I scored 9/10. The only question I got wrong was about Chanukah spanning over two months. I took that phrase literally, so that I thought it was asking us if that holiday lasted two full months, which of course is absurd. To me it seemed like a very easy question, but either I was misled or I misinterpreted the question Reply

Allen Ackerman San Francisco November 20, 2025

uh-ohhh. I think our quiz-crafters are making these easier. My average has risen, suspiciously, from C+ to A- in the past two weeks! Reply

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