Hanukkah is a time for festive celebrations, complete with family, friends, food ... and FUN!
Of course, Hanukkah is an important holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after a battle in 167 BCE. But, according to the people in my life who celebrate Hanukkah, that doesn’t mean it can't also be a time for levity. Many people think of this time as a festive opportunity to share the joy of being together.
If holiday humor floats your matzo ball, here are sixteen Hanukkah jokes to share with your family around the Menorah.
Which hand is best to light the menorah with?
It’s actually best to light it with a candle.
What did the little girl name her dreidel?
Clay.
What did the mom dreidel say to her kids before school?
Are you dry and ready for the school bus yet?
What do you call a motivated Festival of Lights?
A glow-getter.
What do you call a random crumb that falls into the latke pan?
An unidentified frying object.
What’s the best thing to put into the sufganiyot?
Your teeth.
What did the candles say when the menorah complained about getting too hot?
“Whoa, a talking menorah!”
What’s the best board game to play during Hanukkah?
“Menorah-opoly.”
How many potatoes does it take to make potato pancakes?
A latke.
What do you call a menorah that doesn’t work?
A men-oh-no-ra.
Why do you put candles on top of the menorah?
It’s too hard to put them on the bottom.
Why did the dreidel go to the doctor?
It kept getting dizzy.
What did the waiter say when I asked if my latkes would be long?
He said no, the chef makes them round.
What is a dreidel’s favorite song?
“You Spin Me Right Round.”
What did the cat say on Hanukkah?
Meow-zel Tov!
Who is a dreidel’s favorite musician?
Dr. Drei-del!
What does Simba say to celebrate every Hanukkah?
“Hanukkah matata!”
Happy Hanukkah!
