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| Word | What it means |
|---|---|
| Hanukkah | an eight-night Jewish festival of lights; the word means “dedication” |
| menorah | a candle holder; the Hanukkah menorah (hanukkiah) holds nine lights |
| shamash | the helper candle used to light the other Hanukkah candles |
| dreidel | a four-sided spinning top with a Hebrew letter on each side |
| Maccabees | the small group who won back the Temple in Jerusalem long ago |
| dedication | giving something a special purpose; the Temple was dedicated again |
| latke | a crispy potato pancake fried in oil |
| sufganiyah | a round jam-filled doughnut (plural: sufganiyot) |
| gelt | coins, often chocolate coins, given at Hanukkah |
| miracle | an amazing event that is hard to explain |
| Kislev | the Hebrew month in which Hanukkah begins |
| tzedakah | giving to help people in need |
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12 hanukkah vocabulary words with kid-friendly meanings, plus write-a-sentence practice. A free Hanukkah vocabulary worksheet for grades 1–4. Skills: Seasonal vocabulary and using new words in sentences. Level: Grades 1–4 (ages 6–10).
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Seasonal vocabulary and using new words in sentences.
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