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Happy Chanukah to those that celebrate the Holiday
One my good Jewish friends sent this to me..
Here's an FYI
What is Chanukah? ...
When the royal Hasmonean family overpowered and was victorious over [the Greeks], they searched and found only a single cruse of pure oil... enough to light the menorah for a single day.
A miracle occurred, and they lit the menorah with this oil for eight days.
On the following year, they established these [eight days] as days of festivity and praise and thanksgiving to G-d
How is Chanukah celebrated?
On each of the eight days of Chanukah, we light the menorah, a nine-branched candelabra, after nightfall (aside for Friday afternoon, when the candles are lit shortly before sunset). On the first night we kindle one light plus the shamash (attendant candle), on the second night we kindle two lights plus the shamash, and so we continue until the eighth night when we kindle all eight lights plus the shamash. The menorah lights can be either candles, or oil and wicks.
It is traditional to eat foods fried in oil on Chanukah, to commemorate the miracle of Chanukah which occurred with oil. It is also customary to eat dairy foods during the holiday.
It is customary on Chanukah to give money gifts to children, and to play dreidel games.
It is also customary to give an increased amount of charity each day of Chanukah.
Take Care
Johnniebear
Here's an FYI
What is Chanukah? ...
When the royal Hasmonean family overpowered and was victorious over [the Greeks], they searched and found only a single cruse of pure oil... enough to light the menorah for a single day.
A miracle occurred, and they lit the menorah with this oil for eight days.
On the following year, they established these [eight days] as days of festivity and praise and thanksgiving to G-d
How is Chanukah celebrated?
On each of the eight days of Chanukah, we light the menorah, a nine-branched candelabra, after nightfall (aside for Friday afternoon, when the candles are lit shortly before sunset). On the first night we kindle one light plus the shamash (attendant candle), on the second night we kindle two lights plus the shamash, and so we continue until the eighth night when we kindle all eight lights plus the shamash. The menorah lights can be either candles, or oil and wicks.
It is traditional to eat foods fried in oil on Chanukah, to commemorate the miracle of Chanukah which occurred with oil. It is also customary to eat dairy foods during the holiday.
It is customary on Chanukah to give money gifts to children, and to play dreidel games.
It is also customary to give an increased amount of charity each day of Chanukah.
Take Care
Johnniebear
Thanks JB. We lit the candles last night. My sons were fighting over who got to pick out the color for the candles I got multi-colored ones this year. It was fun watching them squabble seemed like old times. The sad part is that they are both in their late 20's. :)
We are all together again tonight before they head off to NYC for a quick visit. I've got the latkes ready to be fried and a dreidel to play games tonight. This is the first time we've been together for Chanukah for a long time.
Michelle, that is wonderful that you son has gone to Israel. I am sure he will have many stories to tell when he gets back.
Julie
We are all together again tonight before they head off to NYC for a quick visit. I've got the latkes ready to be fried and a dreidel to play games tonight. This is the first time we've been together for Chanukah for a long time.
Michelle, that is wonderful that you son has gone to Israel. I am sure he will have many stories to tell when he gets back.
Julie
The first night of Chanukah has passed and the sun is coming up on the east coast for a new day. Tonight will be the lighting of the second candle on the Menorah, and another night of good friends and foodf for most. To our friends here who observe Chanukah, may the flame stay lit for you forever.
peace, L
peace, L
My God mother is a Christian Jew. Sounds strange, but that is the way it is. The lady at the store thought I was crazy when I bought her a new Menorah for Christmas. It made perfect sence to us. My boys are excited about celebrating Chanukah with her this year!
yes, Happy Chanukah to all who celebrate!
Tonight is the 1st night, and my boys r very excited for all the rituals.
My oldest,15 yo, left for Israel Sunday. He made it there, thank goodness, and will spend 16days in the holy land. Wish I had gone ;)
One of my younger sons asked if we could call him tonight. nope. I am happy to know they miss him. (wasnt sure with the "brotherly love" which usually endsmin tears ;))
Anyway, Thanks for the warm wishes,
Michelle
Tonight is the 1st night, and my boys r very excited for all the rituals.
My oldest,15 yo, left for Israel Sunday. He made it there, thank goodness, and will spend 16days in the holy land. Wish I had gone ;)
One of my younger sons asked if we could call him tonight. nope. I am happy to know they miss him. (wasnt sure with the "brotherly love" which usually endsmin tears ;))
Anyway, Thanks for the warm wishes,
Michelle
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