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Hanukkah is a minor holiday that commemorates the victory of the Jews against the Syrian-Greeks in the Maccabean War of 165 BCE. But it's not known when Hanukkah became a distinct holiday.
Answer:Hanukkah was instituted by the Torah-sages and first celebrated in 164 BCE, one year after the Maccabees retook Jerusalem and the Temple, as stated in the Talmud (Shabbat 21b). This is also attested in the book of Maccabees (I, 4:36; and II, 1:18).
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How many kids are born on Hanukkah during 2011?
Since Hanukkah has yet to begin, the current number is 0. Hanukkah will begin at sunset on Tuesday, December 20, 2011.
When will Hanukkah begin on the evening of December 5?
The next time Hanukkah will begin on the evening of December 5 will be in 2053. The last time this has happened was in 1996.
What day do Hanukkah begin on?
In 2013, it began on November 27.
Was Christmas related to Hanukkah?
No. There is no connection at all in history.
What days are Hanukkah 2012?
It will begin at sunset on the 8th of December 2012.
On what date did Hanukkah begin in 2008?
Chanukah began on December 21, 2008
When does Hanukkah begin in 2012?
it starts december 8th and ends december 16th
Did Hanukkah begin traditions that are used in other cultures?
No, there is no evidence that that's ever happened. However, some say that the candle-lighting in Kwanzaa was borrowed from Hanukkah.
When is the first night of Hanukkah in 2016?
The first night of Hanukkah in 2016 will begin in the evening of December 24, 2016. Because December 24 will be a Shabbat, the first Hanukkah candle is lit after twilight. On weekday nights, the nightly candles may be lit earlier.See also:More about Hanukkah
How do you get your mom to celebrate Hanukkah when she is not Jewish?
You shouldn't press anyone to celebrate unfamiliar holidays. But if you can celebrate Hanukkah in their presence, and maybe teach them about the history and reasons behind it.
What happens in the synagogue over Hanukkah?
Special prayers (Hallel and Al Hanisim) are added to the services, and a Torah-portion is read each day. The afternoon services begin with a Hanukkah candle lighting.
What is the most common date for Hanukkah to begin on?
Hanukkah always begins on the 25th of Kislev, not on any particular Gregorian dates. The 25th of Kislev can and does occur on any day from late November to late December. See also:Hanukkah
