Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights or Feast of Dedication, was not commanded by God in the Torah (Old Testament). It was, however, an established holiday by the time of Y'shua.
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Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday and is celebrated for eight day. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the focal point of the celebration is the lighting of the menorah. A candle is lit on each night of Hanukkah where the family gathers to rec...
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More information on Hanukkah, historical facts, related songs and more. ... Definition: Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration commemorating the military victory of the Jewish Maccabees over the Greek-Syrians. Hanukkah also commemorates the re-dedication of the Second Temple in 164 BCE.
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Hanukkah - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hanukkah (Hebrew: חנוכה , , also spelled Chanukah ), also known as the Festival of Lights , is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerus...
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Latkes? Maccabees? What is Hanukkah all about? If you're looking for some basic information about this Jewish holiday, here's a handy FAQ. ... Hanukkah is a celebration of religious freedom -- a principle that remains as relevant today as it was 2,200 years ago, when the story of Hanukkah takes place.
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Hanukkah Also Hanukka, Hanukkah, Chanuka, and Chanukah - חנוכה Hanukkah, the eight day long Festival of Lights , is one of the most joyous times of the Jewish year. The reason for the celebration is twofold (both dating back to c. 165 BCE )...
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And On the Fourth Night of Chanukah My True Love Gave to Me . . . ; 2009 Hanukkah (Chanukah) Message from President Obama; (December 12) Today we're celebrating . . . Chanukah; On the First Night of Chanukah My True Love Gave to Me . . . ; Holiday Invite : Chanukah on the Net; (December 11) Tonight we're...
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Welcome to ORT's Hanukkah section. Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, involves the lighting of candles for eight days. Choose one of the eight titles to find out more... ... ; Hanukkah card created by children from the ORT Technology Centre in Cuba...
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Learn about Chanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. Learn the rules for playing dreidel and a recipe for latkes (potato pancakes). ... Significance: Remembers the rededication of the Temple after it was defiled by the Greeks; ... Chanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the festival of lights, is an eight...
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