Hanukkah Story: From Maccabees to Eight Day Lights
Rabbi Richard Zionis explains Hanukkah’s origins the revolt led by Mattathias and Judah Maccabee against Antiochus, the miracle of the eight days of oil, and the festival’s meaning of dedication. The article notes Hanukkah begins December 8 this year and recalls rededication to the Temple in Jerusalem.
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Hebrew Letters Used as Numerals in Jewish Education
Hebrew letters double as numbers. the system assigns numeric values to letters from aleph to tav. Common mappings include aleph one gimmel three dalet four and end with tav four hundred. The practice appears in liturgical texts and educational materials.
The Symbols of Hanukkah Song
An old Hanukkah song celebrates the Feast of Lights. Hanukkah begins on Kislev’s 25th day, lasts eight days, and centers on the dreidel. The four sided top bears Hebrew words meaning a great miracle happened there or here in Israel. Dreidels shield secret worship from approaching soldiers in ancient times.
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Hanukkah Menorah and Its Nightly Candle Lightings
The menorah is a nine candle candlestick used during Hanukkah with one extra helper candle the shammash. On each of eight nights a new candle is lit, recalling a historic Jewish victory. Israel is noted as the only Hebrew speaking country in the world. scan the paper for related stories.
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Classic Potato Pancakes Recipe Steps
Soak potatoes in cold water for one hour Drain and grate potatoes In a large bowl combine potatoes onion salt and pepper Mix well Add flour and baking powder Add eggs Mix well Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls into a well greased frying pan over medium heat Spread out with the back of a spoon Cook until brown on one side Flip over and brown on the other side Makes about 15
Hanukkah Gelt Gifts Come From Chocolate Money
Jewish children receive gelt during Hanukkah, often chocolate coins wrapped in gold paper placed in net bags. Some children get gelt on a single night, while others receive gifts each night.
Latkes Latkes Hanukkah Food Guide and Recipe
Latkes or potato pancakes are a Hanukkah favorite fried in oil to recall the menorah’s oil. The recipe notes adult help, serving hot with applesauce, and lists ingredients: 2 cups potatoes peeled one onion grated salt pepper flour baking powder eggs beaten.
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