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Matithyahu (Mattathias) was the one who began the revolt against the Syrian-Greeks which culminated in the events of Hanukkah (2nd century BCE).
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Is Hanukkah a Hindu festival?
No, it is a Jewish festival.
Hanukkah is in what religion?
The festival of Hanukkah is in the Jewish religion. See also:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah
What is another name for the Jewish 'Festival of Lights'?
Another name for the "Festival of Lights" is Hanukkah.
What is the Jewish festival of lights called?
The holiday is called Channukah (Hanukkah).
How many days does the Jewish festival of lights last?
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, lasts eight days.
Where does Hanukkah be celebrated at?
The 8-day festival of Hanukkah is celebrated in the homes of Jewish people. Sometimes synagogues and Jewish schools also have Hanukkah parties.
Why does the Jewish festival of hanukkah happen in the winter?
Because the Jewish Temple was rededicated on the 25th of Kislev, a winter month.For more about Hanukkah:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah
What is a menorah lamp used for?
It is lit on the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
In what countries is Hanukkah celebrated?
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival. It is celebrated in everycountry where there are Jewish people.Countries with the greatest Jewish populations are:IsraelU.S.A.FranceCanadaU.K. (United Kingdom)RussiaBut any country which has even a single Jewish home can be said to have Hanukkah celebrated in them.
How do you spell hannacka right?
Hanukkah is the correct spelling for the Jewish festival.
What Jewish festival celebrates the purification of the Temple in Jerusalem?
Chanukah (Hanukkah)
What is a synonym for Hanukkah?
Some call it the festival of lights, but that isn't a Jewish name.
