The activity is constructed as an escape room based on the fictional story of a girl who lived about 2,200 years ago, at the time of the Chanukah miracle. The girl tells about the hardships that the Jews experienced during that period, up to the Macabee’s victory over the Greeks. The escape-room format presents students with a competitive challenge that depends on understanding the story and acting quickly.
Familiarity with the Chanukah story
Familiarity with essential questions related to the holiday that are also relevant today