Hanukkah (Chanukah) is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple (as you’ll read below). See more
WEBJewish Holidays: Table of Contents | Upcoming Dates | Festivals in Israel. Chanukah, the Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the festival of lights, is an eight-day festival beginning on the 25th day of the Jewish …
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WEBOct 27, 2009 · Natalia Ganelin / Getty Images. The eight-day Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah or Chanukah commemorates the rededication during the second century …
WEBHanukkah, one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays, is a festive eight-day celebration that for many people falls during the darkest, coldest season of the year. Also called the Festival of Lights, the holiday brings …
WEBAlthough according to Jewish custom Hanukkah is considered a “minor” Jewish festival, today it ranks—along with Passover and Purim—as one of the most beloved Jewish …
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Hanukkah: The rules, history of the Jewish Festival of …
WEBDec 18, 2022 · This year, the holiday begins on the night of Sunday, December 18, 2022, coinciding with the Hebrew date of 25 Kislev, while the last day is December 26, the last night being on December...
