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Because they rededicated the Temple to God. http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah
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What is the Hebrew word for Hanukkah?
1) To dedicate or dedication. 2) The celebration which commemorates the rededication of the Temple and the associated miracles, during which we light Hanukkah candles.
What are the root words for dedicate?
The word dedicate has no roots.
What language is Happy Hanukkah?
The word "Happy" is English and the word "Hanukkah" is Hebrew.
What object is important in Hanukkah?
The Hanukkah-menorah (candelabra).
What does the word dedicate mean?
The word dedicate means to set apart and consecrate to a deity or to a sacred purpose.
What is the third word for Hanukkah?
Hanukkah (sometimes spelled Chanukah) is the only word for Hanukkah. In English, it is also sometimes called the Festival of Lights.
What is the word Hanukkah originated from?
Hanukkah (חנוכה) means "dedication"
When did they get the name Hanukkah?
Hanukkah was founded 2180 years ago. The word "Hanukkah" is taken from Numbers ch.7 (in the original Hebrew). In that context, and in the context of our celebration of Hanukkah also, the word means "dedication" or "initiation" into the service of God.
What is the special word for a candleholder used for Hanukkah?
It's called a channukiah or Hanukkah-menorah.
What is the root word in devoted?
to dedicate is the root verb. Dedicated, dedication are the derivatives.
Do Jews call Hanukkah by that name?
Hanukkah is a Hebrew word, and that is how we call it. The "H" in "Hanukkah" is a slightly rasping sound, formed by partially constricting the soft palate.See also:More about Hanukkah
What does Hanukkah translate as in English?
Hanukkah (×—× ×•×›×”) means "dedication"
