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This 18-word Hanukkah word search covers the history and traditions of the holiday for students in Grades 5–7. Hidden words include menorah, latkes, gelt, Maccabee, and olive oil, touching on both the religious story and cultural customs. Use it as a December holiday activity, a cultural education warm-up, or a homework assignment during the Hanukkah season.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Hanukkah
Grade Level:
5th – 7th Grades
Updated December 2015

Word List

  • CHANUKKAH
  • SHAMMAS
  • LATKES
  • GELT
  • MACCABEE
  • CHANUKIYAH
  • TEMPLE
  • ANTIOCHUS
  • EIGHT
  • OLIVEOIL
  • ISRAELITE
  • ASSIMILATE
  • GREECE
  • REDEDICATE
  • SUKKOT
  • TORAH
  • MIRACLE
  • HANOOKAH

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