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Do you fast on hanukkah?
Fasting is prohibited during Hanukkah (Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 18b).
Can you have a wedding during Hanukkah?
Yes. Hanukkah is not considered a religious holiday. It is more of a historical commemoration.Answer:The above is only partially correct. Hanukkah is a religious holiday, with Torah-reading, added blessings and prayers, and the candle-lighting. Weddings are permitted in Hanukkah because it is one of a category of Jewish religious holidays in which weddings are not forbidden.
Jews practice the beautification of the what during Hanukkah?
Jews practice the beautification of the menorah during Hanukkah.
How did people act during Hanukkah and after?
There is no special way of acting during Hanukkah, except maybe to be happy, and grateful to God for the miracles which Hanukkah commemorates.
Can you wish happy Hanukkah on any day during Hanukkah?
Yes.
What city is called the city of lights during Hanukkah?
There is no city that is called the city of lights during Hanukkah. Paris is called the city of lights, but that has nothing to do with Hanukkah.
Do you eat in Hanukkah?
Yes, you do. It is forbidden to fast during Hanukkah (Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 18b). It is customary, in addition to one's usual meals, to eat "latkes" (potato pancakes) and/or round jelly doughnuts. Some people also have a custom to eat dairy products especially cheese.
What do girl's wear for Hanukkah?
There are no specific requirements or traditions concerning how to dress during Hanukkah.
When to have Hanukkah dinner?
There's really no such thing as "Hanukkah Dinner". Meals during Hanukkah have no special times associated with them. Jelly donuts or potato pancakes are traditional and may be served at any time during Hanukkah.
Can you wish happy Hanukkah at any time during the 8 days of Hanukkah?
Yes.
Why no ham for Hanukkah?
Traditional Jews do not eat pork at any time. It is forbidden in the Hebrew Bible (Deuteronomy ch.14).
What kind of clothing is worn during Hanukkah?
There are no specific traditions concerning special clothing for Hanukkah.
