- What Is the Origin of Hanukkah? - Encyclopedia Britannica
The origin of Hanukkah begins with the revolt of the Maccabees, a purist Jewish group, against the Greek-Syrian Seleucid empire and Jews who Hellenized under their influence
- Hanukkah - Wikipedia
Hanukkah is celebrated with a series of rituals performed every day throughout the eight-day holiday; some are family-based, and others are communal There are special additions to the daily prayer service, and a section is added to the blessing after meals
- When is Hanukkah? What to know about how it’s celebrated
Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of lights ” On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light
- What Is Hanukkah? - Info you need about Chanukah - Chabad. org
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)
- What is Hanukkah and how is it celebrated? - The Conversation
Hanukkah takes place from the 25th of Kislev till the 2nd or 3rd day of Tevet on the Jewish calendar This year, that falls from sunset on Sunday 14 December and continues through nightfall on
- When is the first night of Hanukkah 2025 and how is it celebrated?
What to know about Hanukkah and how it's celebrated This year, Hanukkah starts at sundown on Sunday, Dec 14, and lasts through Dec 22
- 8 Hanukkah Traditions and Their Origins - HISTORY
From lighting a menorah, to giving out gelt, to eating cheese—find out how these Hanukkah traditions began
- Hanukkah: The history and traditions of the Festival of Lights
This year Hanukkah starts on Wednesday, December 25 and ends on Thursday, January 2, 2025, marking two Hanukkah celebrations in 2025
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