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Dec 9, 2023 · Tonight is the third night of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights. For at least the last several decades, Hanukkah has become one of the most widely-observed and celebrated Jewish holidays.
Dec 21, 2022 · Last night, the third night of Hanukkah in the year 2022/5783, we were reminded as a community who we are and how special we can be. How was this night different from any other night? What made this night, this holiday, so special? I have some thoughts on the matter, ranging from the logistical and programmatic to the spiritual.
Dec 21, 2022 · Hanukkah has ancient roots, commemorating the second century B.C.E. reclaiming and rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem following a period of Greek-Syrian occupation and desecration of ...
Eight Meditations for the Eight Nights of Chanukah. Chanukah honors the house. It is the Maccabees ’ renowned rededication of the House, the House of Holiness, the Beit Hamikdash. It is the lighting of the fire in the heart, the hearth, the home of a People. Hanukkat Habayit is the celebration of settling into a new home, a housewarming party ...
Hanukkah Blessings #3: Shehecheyanu (aka First Night of Hanukkah Prayer) Why do we say an additional prayer, the Shehecheyanu, on the first night of Hanukkah? The Shehecheyanu is a blessing of firsts. We recite this particular blessing the first time we do something in the Jewish calendar year and to celebrate special occasions.
Dec 28, 2022 · 4. Light the shamash candle. The shamash candle, also known as the “servant” candle, is separate from the other Hanukkah candles and used to kindle the others. Wait until you and everyone in your home are gathered around the menorah. Use a lighter or match to start the shamash candle and hold it in your dominant hand.
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The first night’s candle is placed in the right-most spot. Each night, another candle is added so that on the eighth and final night of Hanukkah, all nine candles (the shamash plus eight others) are lit. To complete the ritual on all eight nights with one menorah, you will need a total of 44 candles per menorah.
