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Apr 11, 2024 · The various prayers, hymns and texts associated with Chanukah (Hanukkah). A rundown of the Chanukah prayers, blessings, hymns, and Torah readings. V'al Hanissim, a small section inserted into the Chanukah prayers and Grace after Meals, in Hebrew and English. Traditional prayer, sung after the lighting of the menorah.
Apr 8, 2024 · Fight or Flight - Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is the eight-night festival that begins on the 25th of Kislev. Historically, Hanukkah was a public festival commemorating the conquest by the Maccabees of the Greeks and the re-dedication of the Temple in 165 BCE.
5 days ago · On the evening of December 7, the first night of Hanukkah 2023, Jewish families will light the first candle on the menorah. They usually place their menorahs or Hanukkahs, on the windows. This practice aims to share the joy and significance of the holiday with others who pass by.
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5 days ago · Monday Night at the Movies Monday, December 4 7:00–9:00 PM Eight Gifts of Hanukkah (1 hr. 28 min.; English) An anonymous suitor sends optometrist Sara a gift for each night of Hanukkah. On her journey to find her secret admirer, she learns her one true love might be someone she never expected. Young Adults Hanukkah Event Thursday, December 7
4 days ago · 3. Light the Shamash: Using a match or lighter, light the shamash candle. 4. Light the Other Candles: Use the shamash to light the other candles, moving from right to left. 5. Recite the Blessings: Recite the appropriate blessings before lighting the candles each night of Hanukkah. 6.
Apr 9, 2024 · It was the only childhood home he remembers since his family escaped Germany in 1931 when he was just 3 years old. “Hanukkah was a magical time [that] my two sisters and I looked forward to for weeks,” he recalls. On the first night, his rabbi father would collect the family, and ceremoniously light the candles and intone the blessings.
Apr 9, 2024 · Blessing 1: In English: Dear God, Creator of our world, thank You for giving us rules that make our lives special and for teaching us to light these Hanukkah candles. In Hebrew: Baruch ata Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha’olam, asher kideshanu bemitzvotav vetzivanu lehadlik ner shel Hanukkah. Listen: Blessing 2:
