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Is there any special place that people go to celebrate Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is celebrated in the home, where the menorah is lit, the blessings and songs are sung, the traditional foods are eaten, and the children receive Hanukkah gelt (coins) and play with the dreidel. In the synagogue services, special prayers and a Torah-reading are added to the regular weekday prayers.
What time does the Hanukkah party start?
There is no specific Hanukkah party. Some people have parties on Hanukkah and some don't. If there is a party on hanukkah, it can be on any one of the 8 nights, at any time.
Where in the world is Hanukkah celebrated?
In the home and in the prayer-services. See also:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah
Are there daytime events in Hanukkah?
The main event of the 8 days of Hanukkah is the evening candle lighting.During each of the 8 days:Candles are lit in most synagogues during morning prayers (Shacharit)** Besides for the candles lighting ceremony after afternoon-prayers (Mincha)The "Hallel" thanksgiving-psalms are added to morning prayersThe Torah is readThe "al Hanisim" paragraph is added to the prayers and grace after meals
What clothes do youy wear on Hanukkah?
There are no particular clothing requirements for Hanukkah in Jewish law. Whatever is acceptable for the rest of the year is good for Hanukkah too. Hanukkah is not one of the major Jewish festivals.
Is wine acceptable during Hanukkah?
Wine is acceptable in moderation at any time, particularly on happy and festive occasions, of which Hanukkah is certainly one. However, there is no specific tradition to drink wine in Hanukkah.
What food do you eat as afamily and what do we do on Hanukkah?
Special foods include potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiyot). Also, any foods fried in oil are traditional.There isn't anything that could be called a "Hanukkah Dinner" though.Answer:On Hanukkah, we light the menorah after saying the blessings; and special prayers are added in the synagogue services.
Are there any special music played for Hanukkah?
There are many Hanukkah songs, but any music is appropriate for Hanukkah.
Can you please share if there are any extra prayers that are recommended for a specific occasion or situation?
Yes, there are specific prayers recommended for different occasions or situations in various religious traditions. It is advisable to consult with a religious leader or spiritual guide for guidance on which prayers to use for specific circumstances.
What entertainment do they have at Hanukkah?
Hanukkah usually involves small family parties. Sometimes there is singing or playing the dreidel game. But if a family has a Hanukkah party, they can do any form of entertainment they want. Although some people hold parties during this holiday, there are no traditional or specific forms of entertainment associated with Hanukkah. Some synagogues hold Hanukkah parties.
Are there any gifts in Hanukkah?
The only traditional gifts in Hanukkah is the Hanukkah-gelt (coins) given to children.
Can you wish happy Hanukkah on any day during Hanukkah?
Yes.
