What is Hanukkah?
Eight day celebration which celebrates the events during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem
According to one of Judaism’s central texts, called the Talmud, Judah Maccabee and the others who were involved in the rededication of the Second Temple thought they saw a miracle.
There was only supposed to be enough oil to keep the menorah’s candles burning for one day, but, the flames stayed lit for eight nights, giving them enough time more oil.
Time of Year and Length
Hanukkah falls on December 2th and ends on December 10th this year.
Hanukkah is celebrated for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of the
Eight day celebration which celebrates the events during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem
According to one of Judaism’s central texts, called the Talmud, Judah Maccabee and the others who were involved in the rededication of the Second Temple thought they saw a miracle.
There was only supposed to be enough oil to keep the menorah’s candles burning for one day, but, the flames stayed lit for eight nights, giving them enough time more oil.
Time of Year and Length
Hanukkah falls on December 2th and ends on December 10th this year.
Hanukkah is celebrated for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of the