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Hanukkah is a minor holiday that commemorates the victory of the Jews against the Assyrian-Greeks in the Maccabean War of 165 BCE.
The real miracle of Hanukkah is that the Jews were victorious, against all odds, they beat their enemy and were able to restore the Ancient Temple in Jerusalem, which had been desecrated by the Greeks.
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What was the passover for Hanukkah?
Passover and Hanukkah are two entirely different holidays.
Can you spell Hanukkah with a c?
Yes. The two standard spellings in North America are Hanukkah and Chanukah.
Is the day of atonement the same as Hanukkah?
No. The Day of Atonement, which is Yom Kippur, is about two and a half months before the beginning of Hanukkah.
Why does Hanukkah sometimes start with a c?
There are two standard spellings for Hanukkah in English:ChanukahHanukkahIn Hebrew, Hanukkah begins with a sound not found in English, and in some European languages, such as German, the ch represents that sound.
What are two ways that Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah?
1) Lighting the Hanukkah-menorah with the appropriate blessings. 2) Distributing Hanukkah-gelt (coins) among the children and playing the dreidel game.
What words can be spelled out of Hanukkah?
There are only two standard spellings for Hanukkah in English:European style = ChanukahIsraeli style = HanukkahAll other versions are non-standard spellings.
What does billy Graham say about Hanukkah?
See related links. Billy Graham provides a completely nonsensical and inaccurate depiction of Hanukkah. Not only does have his facts and dates wrong, but he applies Christian bias to an otherwise historical event.
What is the difference between Hanukkah and chankah?
The difference is that One is a Jewish Holiday and the other is a nonsense word. The only two standard spellings are Hanukkah and Chanukah.
Delivered the Jews and instituted Hanukkah two words?
Judah Maccabee.
How do i write happy Hanukkah in Hebrew?
חנוכה שמחSee also: More about Hanukkah
What color is the menorah?
There are two types of menorah: the Temple one, which was a seven-branched gold candelabrum (Exodus ch.25); and the Hanukkah one, which is a nine-branched candelabrum. Many Hanukkah candelabra are gold in color, but they can be whatever color you choose.See also:More about Hanukkah
What is the Hanukkah stand called?
It is called a Hanukiah or a Hanukkah menorah.
