What is Hanukkah?

The joyous festival of Hanukkah begins on 25 Kislev of the Jewish calendar. It celebrates two miracles – a great Jewish military victory and a miraculous supply of oil for the Temple. We celebrate Hanukkah – also called the Festival of Lights – for eight days. TheHanukkah menorah holds nine candles, one for each of the eight nights and an additional candle that’s used to light...

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