The Hanukkah Story is one of bravery and vigilance. For those that don’t know how Hanukkah came to be it is worthy of some research. Hopefully this article will help you to better understand The Hanukkah Story. Many years ago, in the second century, the Jewish people lived under the reign of the Greeks. They […]
Historical Hanukkah Details
Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration that is held around the world for eight days. The history of Hanukkah dates back to 165 BC. Arguably Hanukkah is one of the most popular Jewish celebrations, Yom Kippur, Passover, and Rosh Hashanah also topping the list. As mentioned, the History of Hanukkah dates back to 165 BC. […]
Hanukkah and Christmas: Two Separate Things
Hanukkah or Chanukah, will be a popular question asked in the coming weeks. While the word is spelled differently, it has the same meaning. Hanukkah, or Chanukah, is a Jewish celebration that is held for eight days in December. Many people confuse Hanukkah with Christmas; often it is called the Jewish Christmas which is technically […]
Why is Hanukkah On a Different Date Every Year?
Hanukkah seems to begin on a different date every year, but it actually occurs on the same date every year. It is just that the date is not on the secular calendar, which is also called the Gregorian calendar, that is used around the world in modern times. The date is on the Jewish calendar. […]
How do you spell Hanukkah?
How do you spell Hanukkah, this is a very popular question. And with Hanukkah just around the corner one that will likely be asked and Google searched many times. There are a number of ways to spell Hanukkah. Almost 20 if you can believe it. Hanukkah is the Jewish winter holiday in December. The Jewish […]
Why are There So Many Spellings of Hanukkah ?
On December 20th Jewish people from around the world will begin their Hanuukah celebrations. Children learning about the traditions of this oft celebrated holiday will surely be happy to nosh into the yummy Latkes. They will also learn about the Menorah, as well what the festival of lights is all about. A popular question that […]
Is Hanukkah the Jewish Christmas?
Many children and those just not well versed in religion or history often ask. Is Hanukkah the Jewish Christmas? This will be a popular question in the coming weeks. Hanukkah is best described as the Jewish festival or celebration that is held during the time when Christians are celebrating their holiday Christmas. While the celebrations […]
