Here we continue to explore the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Hanukkah is also known as the festival of the dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Hanukkah celebrates the miracle of Hanukkah and the survival of the Jewish people. On this occasion, people give each other gifts and participate in various traditions and customs for 8 days.
Whether you are already familiar with Hanukkah or are just beginning to explore this holiday, the words from the list below will definitely help you gain insight into the rich history and meaning of this holiday. Let's dive into the world of Hebrew words and discover together this great holiday, Hanukkah!
Memory game with Hebrew words for Hanukkah
Before we look at the words, we would like to introduce you to our new memory game for these words. In this game, the words from the list are explained. So, no matter how old you are, you can practice the words and learn them so well that you will never forget them again!
This set of cards is perfect as a gift for Hanukkah. Surprise someone with this set! Now for the list:
List of 16 words about Hanukkah
These are 16 Hebrew terms related to Hanukkah. How many do you already know?
German | Hebrew transliteration | Hebrew |
|---|---|---|
Hanukkah menorah | chanukkiah | חֲנֻכִּיָּה |
Jewish donut | sufganja | סֻפְגָּנִיָּה |
Dreidel | sewiwon | סְבִיבוֹן |
oil | schemes | שֶׁמֶן |
Hanukkah money | dmej chanukka | דְּמֵי חֲנֻכָּה |
temple | beyt ha'mikdash | בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ |
Greeks | jevanim | יְוָנִים |
Maccabees | makkabim | מַכַּבִּים |
Potato pancakes | lewiwa | לְבִיבָה |
Hanukkah songs | shirei chanukka | שִׁירֵי חֲנֻכָּה |
Book of Maccabees | sefer ha'makkabim | סֵפֶר הַמַּכַּבִּים |
Gift | matana | מַתָּנָה |
Temple candlestick | menorah | מְנוֹרָה |
Hanukkah Lights | nerot chanukka | נֵרוֹת חֲנֻכָּה |
Chanukkah servant | shamash | שַׁמָּשׁ |
victory | nitzachon | נִצָּחוֹן |
What do these terms mean and what do they have to do with the Jewish festival of lights, Hanukkah? Find out in the memory game!