Hanukkah

Hanukkah, a joyous holiday celebrated for eight days, commemorates the victory of the Jews over the Greeks and thus Jewish independence and the right to once again practice the Jewish religion. Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Temple after the victory over the Greeks. Hanukkah is also called the “Festival of Lights” in remembrance of the miraculous oil that burned in the Temple menorah for eight days at the time of the rededication of the Temple.

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SHJC Hanukkah Candlelighting at the Walt Whitman Mall

“Matisyahu Miracle” by The Maccabeats

“Candlelight” by The Maccabeats

HANUKKAH RECIPES:
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HANUKKAH FOR ADULTS:
USCJ Hanukkah Resources

HANUKKAH FOR CHILDREN:
Activities and links about Hanukkah
NSW BJE (Board of Jewish Education) Hanukkah Activities