During the day, there isn't much to see during Hanukkah. Candles are lit only in the evenings.
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During the day, certain prayers are added to the regular synagogue services; and some schools and synagogues host Hanukkah parties. Also, you will see the (unlit) menorah in the windows of Jewish homes.
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there are eight. the evening entering into the eighth day is the last celebrated night of hanukkah, while the evening at the end of the eighth day is not part of hanukkah.
Fasting is prohibited during Hanukkah (Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 18b).
Jewish people worship God...every day, not just during Hanukkah.
A Menorah is a candelabrum with nine branches that is lit during the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah. It is lit during the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah.
Hanukkah is a holiday. Not a language. During Hanukkah you would say "hello" the same as on a regular day. You can also greet people by saying "Happy Hanukkah".
The eight day Jewish festival of lights is Chanukah, more commonly spelled as Hanukkah.
for my family and me its every dayAnswer:The only traditional gift during Hanukkah is the gelt (coins) given to one's children.
The candelabra used during Hanukkah is called a Hanukkah-menorah or hanukkiah. It represents the miracle of a one-day's oil supply burning for 8 days in the Holy Temple, which is a part of the reason for the celebration of Hanukkah.
Jews pray in synagogues (not churches), every day of the year. During Hanukkah, certain prayers are added to the regular services,
The last day has a special name (Zos Hanukkah), but otherwise is no different than any other day of Hanukkah.
religious activities are not really associated with Hanukkah. It is more of a historical commemoration, although since it celebrates religious freedom, Jews are encouraged to study Torah during the holiday.Answer:The above answer is mistaken. Hanukkah is a religious Jewish occasion, with blessings and the candle-lighting, added prayers, and reading from the Torah-scroll during the synagogue services each day during Hanukkah.