Chanukah
The celebration of Chanukah is rich with meaning and tradition.
Chanukah - Deeper Than Presents  Chanukah is not the Jewish version of Christmas. Its roots go far deeper than jelly filled doughnuts and eight nights of gifts. Do you know why we light the menorah? Here are some essential facts to know about Chanukah. Chanukah The Festival of Lights  Chanukah, also known as the festival of lights is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays today. Learn the history and observances surrounding one of Judaism's most joyous celebrations! Chanukah's Fascinating History  Chanukah, also known as the festival of lights is an eight-day holiday on which we celebrate the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem following our victory over the Syrian Greeks in the 2nd century B.C.E. Although Chanukah is a minor holiday, it has a fascinating history. Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel  One of Chanukah’s most well known and enduring symbols is the dreidel, the four-sided top with a Hebrew letter on each of the sides—nun, gimmel, hey and shin which stands for nes gadol hayah sham—a great miracle happened there. On-Line Menorah [offsite link] A virtual menorah that is updated each day of the holiday. The Story of Judith  Many people know that it is customary to eat latkes—potato pancakes and sufganiot—jelly donuts on Chanukah but there is also the custom of eating cheese on Chanukah. This custom has its origins in the story of Judith who played a significant if lesser known role in the story of Chanukah. While The Candles Burn - A Book Review  A book review to enhance the meaning of Chanukah in your family's celebration. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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