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The Chanukah Mystery Webquest

You are an investigator with the Gefilte Fish Detective Agency.

You just got a phone call with your next case. Mr Blum was cleaning out his basement and he found a box labeled Chanukah. Inside, he found dreidels, a recipe for latkes, and a large collection of chanukiot. Some of the chanukiot look a little funny to him – and he’s not sure which ones he’s allowed to use. Chanukah is coming and he needs answers fast!

CHANUKAH SCAVENGER HUNT

Four websites give the answers to questions on Chanukah.

Miracles -1

The story of Chanukah includes the victory of the Maccabees against the Greek armies, and the oil in the menorah burning eight days instead of one.

Found in: 7th Grade • 8th Grade • December • History • Holidays • Language Arts

The Hanukkah House

The Hanukkah House is a demonstration project integrating computers and Jewish learning in a play-like setting. The Hanukkah House reinforces Hebrew vocabulary through the creation of a Hanukkah scene.

HANUKKAH

Have students identify what they already know about Hanukkah. Have the students pair up and share their ideas with a partner. Then invite various students to share what they know with the whole class.