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What Jewish victory does Hanukkah commemorate?
What Jewish victory does Hanukkah commemorate?
Hanukkah celebrates the Jewish victory over the Syrian-Greek superpower in the second century BCE, during the time of the Second Holy Temple.
When does Hanukkah begin and end in 2023?
When does Hanukkah begin and end in 2023?
Hanukkah begins Thursday evening December 7 and ends on Friday December 15 in 2023.
What are some common customs during Hanukkah?
What are some common customs during Hanukkah?
Some common customs during Hanukkah include singing holiday songs, eating oily foods, and playing dreidel.
What led to the story of Hanukkah?
What led to the story of Hanukkah?
What is the traditional song sung after lighting the Hanukkah candles?
What is the traditional song sung after lighting the Hanukkah candles?
What type of food is traditionally eaten on Hanukkah?
What type of food is traditionally eaten on Hanukkah?
What is a popular item given for Hanukkah gifts?
What is a popular item given for Hanukkah gifts?
What special paragraph is added to the Amidah prayer during Hanukkah?
What special paragraph is added to the Amidah prayer during Hanukkah?
What prayer is said daily during Hanukkah?
What prayer is said daily during Hanukkah?
What is emphasized as a prominent theme in modern society?
What is emphasized as a prominent theme in modern society?
What does Jewish tradition associate the Greeks in this Chanukah story with?
What does Jewish tradition associate the Greeks in this Chanukah story with?
What are some true stories mentioned in the text about how Hanukkah has unexpectedly ignited the Jewish spark?
What are some true stories mentioned in the text about how Hanukkah has unexpectedly ignited the Jewish spark?
What are some meanings of the word Hanukkah according to the text?
What are some meanings of the word Hanukkah according to the text?
Who led the guerrilla warfare against the Syrian-Greek army and recaptured the Holy Temple in Jerusalem?
Who led the guerrilla warfare against the Syrian-Greek army and recaptured the Holy Temple in Jerusalem?
What is the significance of the miraculous lighting of the Menorah during the Festival of Lights?
What is the significance of the miraculous lighting of the Menorah during the Festival of Lights?
What is a Menorah and where do its origins date back to?
What is a Menorah and where do its origins date back to?
Where are Menorahs lit and what are the different traditions for lighting among communities?
Where are Menorahs lit and what are the different traditions for lighting among communities?
How long must the Hanukkah candles burn after nightfall and what is the preferable choice of fuel for lighting them?
How long must the Hanukkah candles burn after nightfall and what is the preferable choice of fuel for lighting them?
Where is the preferable location to light the Menorah and at what time should it be lit?
Where is the preferable location to light the Menorah and at what time should it be lit?
What is the role of the Shamash in the lighting of Hanukkah candles?
What is the role of the Shamash in the lighting of Hanukkah candles?
What are some aspects of Hanukkah celebration and its significance?
What are some aspects of Hanukkah celebration and its significance?
What mitzvah do we perform over Hanakkah?
What mitzvah do we perform over Hanakkah?
What is rule about usage of the Hanukkah lights?
What is rule about usage of the Hanukkah lights?
Flashcards
Hanukkah
Hanukkah
A Jewish holiday commemorating the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian-Greek forces and the miraculous relighting of the temple menorah.
Maccabees
Maccabees
Jewish guerrilla fighters who led the revolt against the Syrian-Greek army.
Second Temple
Second Temple
The temple in Jerusalem that was recaptured and rededicated by the Maccabees during Hanukkah.
Hanukkah Candles
Hanukkah Candles
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Menorah
Menorah
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Shamash
Shamash
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Dreidel
Dreidel
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Oily foods
Oily foods
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Hanukkah gelt
Hanukkah gelt
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Al Hanisim
Al Hanisim
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Hallel prayer
Hallel prayer
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External appearance
External appearance
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Forces of darkness
Forces of darkness
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Lighting Hanukkah candles
Lighting Hanukkah candles
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Miracle of the oil
Miracle of the oil
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Eight days
Eight days
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Olive oil
Olive oil
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Maoz Tzur
Maoz Tzur
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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.
