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The main "event" of Hanukkah is the evening candle lighting. (Every night of the 8 nights of Hanukkah the menorah is lit with one more candle; thus on the first evening 1 candle is lit, on the 8th evening 8 candles are lit.)
Candle lighting is done preferably at dusk or as the starts come out. Latecomers can light as long as they have an audience - until dawn.
After candle lighting it is customary to sing songs (like Ma'oz Tzur) and play with a dreidel; a 4 sided Hanukkah-top.
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Where did God command the celebration of hanhuuah?
Hanukkah is not mentioned in the Bible. The story of Hanukkah occurred after the events of the Bible.
Was king herod in the story of Hanukkah?
The events of Hanukkah occurred some 150 years before his time.
What events are held on Hanukkah?
Menorah-lighting, prayer services, and (optionally) parties.
Who was the Jewish leader in the Hanukkah festival?
Matithyahu (Mattathias) was the one who began the revolt against the Syrian-Greeks which culminated in the events of Hanukkah (2nd century BCE).
What country celebrated Hanukkah first?
Hanukkah was embraced by Jews wherever they lived as soon as it was founded by the Torah-sages. The events themselves (for which it was founded) occurred in Judea.
Do people tell stories on Hanukkah?
Not usually, although Hanukkah children's books are growing in popularity, and stories may be read in Jewish schools.Answer:One of the many observances included in Judaism is to retell the events of how Hanukkah started. The best time for this is during Hanukkah; and many families do this.
How do i write happy Hanukkah in Hebrew?
חנוכה שמחSee also: More about Hanukkah
What is the Hanukkah stand called?
It is called a Hanukiah or a Hanukkah menorah.
Are there daytime events in Hanukkah?
The main event of the 8 days of Hanukkah is the evening candle lighting.During each of the 8 days:Candles are lit in most synagogues during morning prayers (Shacharit)** Besides for the candles lighting ceremony after afternoon-prayers (Mincha)The "Hallel" thanksgiving-psalms are added to morning prayersThe Torah is readThe "al Hanisim" paragraph is added to the prayers and grace after meals
What is the name of Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is the name of Hanukkah. In Hebrew it is spelled חֲנֻכָּה
Who was Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is a holiday, not a person.
Why do hanukkah people eat tamales at hanukkah?
There is no Jewish tradition of eating tamales on Hanukkah.
