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How is the date of the beginning of Hanukkah figured out for each year?
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It starts on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev, which is usually some time in the second half of December. To find out the date in December date go to www.aish.org.uk. In 2010 it will be December 1 to December 9.
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