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Hanukkah is observed for eight days, starting on the 25th day of ______
Hanukkah is observed for eight days, starting on the 25th day of ______
Kislev
Hanukkah celebrates the Jewish victory over the Syrian-Greek superpower in the second century ______
Hanukkah celebrates the Jewish victory over the Syrian-Greek superpower in the second century ______
BCE
The Greeks emphasized external beauty, and attempted to secularize the Jews by abolishing key the Jewish practices of ______, Shabbat, and Torah study – under penalty of death
The Greeks emphasized external beauty, and attempted to secularize the Jews by abolishing key the Jewish practices of ______, Shabbat, and Torah study – under penalty of death
circumcision
The story of Hanukkah is about this clash of ______
The story of Hanukkah is about this clash of ______
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The first song traditionally sung after lighting the candles is “______” (Rock of Ages)
The first song traditionally sung after lighting the candles is “______” (Rock of Ages)
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We spin the ______, a four-sided top with a Hebrew letter on each side (sivivon in Hebrew)
We spin the ______, a four-sided top with a Hebrew letter on each side (sivivon in Hebrew)
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On Hanukkah, in commemoration of the miracle of the oil, we eat foods cooked with ______
On Hanukkah, in commemoration of the miracle of the oil, we eat foods cooked with ______
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On Hanukkah, many have the custom to share gifts, giving Hanukkah "______" (money or foil-covered chocolate coins) to children
On Hanukkah, many have the custom to share gifts, giving Hanukkah "______" (money or foil-covered chocolate coins) to children
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During Hanukkah, a special paragraph describing the Chanukah miracle – “______” – is added to the Amidah prayer
During Hanukkah, a special paragraph describing the Chanukah miracle – “______” – is added to the Amidah prayer
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Try these fun family ideas for Hanukkah, including a Hanukkah ______
Try these fun family ideas for Hanukkah, including a Hanukkah ______
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The spiritual component, indispensable to the Jewish worldview, was not part of the Greek worldview; thus our tradition associates the ______ with forces of darkness
The spiritual component, indispensable to the Jewish worldview, was not part of the Greek worldview; thus our tradition associates the ______ with forces of darkness
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The holiday of ______, established to commemorate the Jewish battle against cultural assimilation, has great relevance today
The holiday of ______, established to commemorate the Jewish battle against cultural assimilation, has great relevance today
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The emphasis on ______ is a prominent theme in modern society
The emphasis on ______ is a prominent theme in modern society
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The holiday of ______ has unexpectedly ignited the Jewish spark
The holiday of ______ has unexpectedly ignited the Jewish spark
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The daughter of Saturday Review editor Norman Cousins
The daughter of Saturday Review editor Norman Cousins
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There is a popular Hanukkah tradition to give ______, which is money or chocolate coins, to children
There is a popular Hanukkah tradition to give ______, which is money or chocolate coins, to children
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______ are lit in every household and in the synagogue, with different traditions for lighting among Ashkenazi and Sefardi communities.
______ are lit in every household and in the synagogue, with different traditions for lighting among Ashkenazi and Sefardi communities.
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The ______ must burn for at least 30 minutes after nightfall, and it is preferable to light them with olive oil.
The ______ must burn for at least 30 minutes after nightfall, and it is preferable to light them with olive oil.
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The ______ is ideally lit outside the doorway of the house, on the left side when entering, or in a window facing the public thoroughfare.
The ______ is ideally lit outside the doorway of the house, on the left side when entering, or in a window facing the public thoroughfare.
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The preferable time to light the ______ is at nightfall, and it should remain lit for at least 30 minutes after nightfall.
The preferable time to light the ______ is at nightfall, and it should remain lit for at least 30 minutes after nightfall.
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The ______ of Hanukkah candles involves reciting specific blessings, with the Shamash (taller helper candle) used to light the others.
The ______ of Hanukkah candles involves reciting specific blessings, with the Shamash (taller helper candle) used to light the others.
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______ is also a time for family celebration and is a favorite family time.
______ is also a time for family celebration and is a favorite family time.
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The ______ of Lights is a time to express thanks and praise for the miracles and wonders performed for the Jewish forefathers.
The ______ of Lights is a time to express thanks and praise for the miracles and wonders performed for the Jewish forefathers.
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______ candles are sacred, and their light should not be used for any purpose other than viewing, during the 30 minutes after nightfall.
______ candles are sacred, and their light should not be used for any purpose other than viewing, during the 30 minutes after nightfall.
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The miraculous ______ of the Menorah with a small jar of oil that burned for eight days is celebrated during the Festival of Lights, also known as Hanukkah.
The miraculous ______ of the Menorah with a small jar of oil that burned for eight days is celebrated during the Festival of Lights, also known as Hanukkah.
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______: The Festival of Lights and the Menorah
______: The Festival of Lights and the Menorah
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The ______ priest Matitiyahu and his son Judah the Maccabee led a guerrilla warfare against the Syrian-Greek army, ultimately defeating them and recapturing the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
The ______ priest Matitiyahu and his son Judah the Maccabee led a guerrilla warfare against the Syrian-Greek army, ultimately defeating them and recapturing the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
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A ______ is a candelabra used to light the Hanukkah candles, and its origins date back to the Torah in Exodus.
A ______ is a candelabra used to light the Hanukkah candles, and its origins date back to the Torah in Exodus.
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______ is a time to celebrate the historic victory and the miracle of the oil, and to fulfill the important mitzvah of lighting the ______ candles.
______ is a time to celebrate the historic victory and the miracle of the oil, and to fulfill the important mitzvah of lighting the ______ candles.
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Study Notes
Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights and the Menorah
- The Jewish priest Matitiyahu and his son Judah the Maccabee led a guerrilla warfare against the Syrian-Greek army, ultimately defeating them and recapturing the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
- The miraculous lighting of the Menorah with a small jar of oil that burned for eight days is celebrated during the Festival of Lights, also known as Hanukkah.
- A Menorah is a candelabra used to light the Hanukkah candles, and its origins date back to the Torah in Exodus.
- Menorahs are lit in every household and in the synagogue, with different traditions for lighting among Ashkenazi and Sefardi communities.
- The candles must burn for at least 30 minutes after nightfall, and it is preferable to light them with olive oil.
- The Menorah is ideally lit outside the doorway of the house, on the left side when entering, or in a window facing the public thoroughfare.
- The preferable time to light the Menorah is at nightfall, and it should remain lit for at least 30 minutes after nightfall.
- The lighting of Hanukkah candles involves reciting specific blessings, with the Shamash (taller helper candle) used to light the others.
- Hanukkah is also a time for family celebration and is a favorite family time.
- The Festival of Lights is a time to express thanks and praise for the miracles and wonders performed for the Jewish forefathers.
- Hanukkah candles are sacred, and their light should not be used for any purpose other than viewing, during the 30 minutes after nightfall.
- Hanukkah is a time to celebrate the historic victory and the miracle of the oil, and to fulfill the important mitzvah of lighting the Hanukkah candles.
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Test your knowledge of Hanukkah and the Menorah with this quiz. Explore the history, traditions, and significance of the Festival of Lights, and discover the customs associated with lighting the Menorah.
