No, the holiest times for Judaism are the Sabbath, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot.
Answer:Every Jewish occasion such as Hanukkah and Purim have more holiness than regular weekdays. Still, Hanukkah is a minor festival. The holiest times in Judaism are the ones listed above.Not usually, although Hanukkah children's books are growing in popularity, and stories may be read in Jewish schools.Answer:One of the many observances included in Judaism is to retell the events of how Hanukkah started. The best time for this is during Hanukkah; and many families do this.
Hanukkah begins on the 25th of Kislev. This is at the end of November or during the month of December.
Jews do not eat a pig at any time of the year, so they do not eat a pig on Hanukkah either.
Hanukkah always starts on the 25th of Kislev and lasts eight days.In the Gregorian calendar, the dates change every year but always occur in December or late November. Judaism uses a lunar calendar with an occasional leap-month added to keep it in step with the solar seasons.See also:More about Hanukkah
Judaism does not have a Holy Temple. It was destroyed in the year 70 by the Romans. In Jewish writings of today, it is simply referred to as the Temple in Jerusalem, the Holy Temple, or Beit Ha-Mikdash (Hebrew for house of holiness).
All year round, but especially at Easter and Christmas, thousands of people go to the Holy Land on pilgrimages.
Hanukkah: 165 BCE. Purim: about 360 BCE.
Every year.
Hanukkah begins on 25 Kislev. For the year 2013, Hanukkah begins on November 27, 2013 and ends on December 5, 2013. Hanukkah is celebrated by the Jewish communities.
Yes, it always will happen each year, since Hanukkah lasts 8 days.
Yes, just like every other time of year.
Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days starting on the 25th of Kislev, which occurs in December or late November, moving around slightly from year to year in the Gregorian calendar. See also:More about Hanukkah