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Hanukkah - a miracle of light
Hanukkah began with an act of heroic defiance - an uprising against an oppressive regime that threatened the existence of the Jewish religion. A man named Mattathias couldn't and didn't allow this to happen, and in the aftermath of the Jewish uprising a miracle occurred that remains at the heart of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. Read the story of Mattathias and the Maccabees here.
Fried foods are the standard Hanukkah fare.. check out Bicycle Bill's famous potato latke recipe!
The Hanukkiah (the candlestick holder to the right) is an important part of the modern Hanukkah ceremony. Each night one of the candles is lit as a blessing is sung. Learn the hows and whys of this nightly ritual here - and also hear the Hanukkah blessings.
Dreydles! Learn about this fun 'gambling' game! Find out how it was used to dupe the Greek ruler Antiochus' guards during his oppressive reign! And, oh, listen to an original version of the Dreydle Song!
Links This goes to the Hanukkah section of our links page. Surprise, huh? There's so much more to be seen and heard out there... check 'em out! |
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