Getting to Know Jew
Let’s see... candles, presents, donuts— it must be your birthday! Wait, why are you having latkes at your birthday party? Oh, duh, it’s CHANUKAH! That’s even better, because then we get presents, too! But Chanukah is about more than gifts, we know. It’s about bringing light to the world in a dark and cold time. Say, how do you bring light to the world? And what famous Jewish light-bringer are you most like? Find out now!
1. Your sister is sad because her best friend is moving away. You say:
a. "Let’s plan a trip to her new city so we can visit." b. "I’m sure you’ll make some new friends here soon." c. "I’ll help you make a scrapbook for her to remember you."
2. Your class is doing a group project on the Chanukah story. You:
a. keep track to make sure everyone does their part. b. keep the group encouraged and energized. c. do the writing and let others give the oral presentation.
3. For his birthday, your friend wants to take the gang to a movie. You:
a. make sure everyone has a ride. b. check the invite list so no one is left out. c. get a funny card for everyone to sign.
4. At the last Passover seder, you helped the smaller kids:
a. follow the right page in the Haggadah. b. ask the Four Questions. c. find the afikomen.
5. Wow! You get to be in your aunt’s wedding. You hope you are:
a. a bridesemaid or groomsman b. a flower-girl or ringbearer c. able to make a speech about why you love your aunt
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