"[86][87], Hanukkah lights should usually burn for at least half an hour after it gets dark. Courtesy Kestenbaum & Company, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 4: PS 1 second grade students play with dreidels and chocolate gold coins after lighting the menorah December 4, 2007 at the Eldridge St. Synagogue in New York City. Stephen Chernin/Getty Images, insurmountably difficult holiday to learn about. On … Hanukkah (/ˈhɑːnəkə/ HAH-nə-kə; Hebrew: חֲנֻכָּה ḥanūkká, Tiberian: ḥanūkkā, usually spelled חֲנוּכָּה, pronounced [χanuˈka] in Modern Hebrew, [ˈχanukə] or [ˈχanikə] in Yiddish; a transliteration also romanized as Chanukah, Ḥanukah, Chanuka, Hanuka) is a Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Second Temple at the beginning of the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE. Then why do people make such a big deal out of it? Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar. [75], The purpose of the shamash is to adhere to the prohibition, specified in the Talmud,[76] against using the Hanukkah lights for anything other than publicizing and meditating on the Hanukkah miracle. Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the 160s BC. [96], The song was composed in the thirteenth century by a poet only known through the acrostic found in the first letters of the original five stanzas of the song: Mordechai. Because of this, the sages of that generation ruled that the eight days beginning with the twenty-fifth of Kislev should be observed as days of rejoicing and praising the Lord. [130], In December 2014, two Hanukkah celebrations were held at the White House. Hanukkah party in Vail. [114], Latkes are not popular in Israel, as they are more commonly made at home and are an Ashkenazi Jewish dish. When does Hanukkah start in 2020? After intense fighting, the water supply of the Jews was cut off and the situation became desperate. after it was defiled by a pagan ruler. 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[71] An extra light called a shamash, meaning "attendant" or "sexton,"[72] is also lit each night, and is given a distinct location, usually higher, lower, or to the side of the others. Menorahs have long been a symbol used in Judaism, and when the altar was rebuilt by Maccabee and co., part of that included relighting the menorahs. 46a.[24]. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images), PHOTO: HANUKKAH 2020 begins at sunset on December 10 and is one of the most important dates on the Jewish calendar. Romanian Jews eat pasta latkes as a traditional Hanukkah dish, and Syrian Jews consume Kibbet Yatkeen, a dish made with pumpkin and bulgur wheat similar to latkes, as well as their own version of keftes de prasa spiced with allspice and cinnamon. This day can occur anytime from late November to late December. A small group of pre-schoolers from Gan HaYeled learn how to light a Hanukkah menorah from Rabbi Sarah Krinsky at Adas Israel Congregation November 30, 2018 in Washington, DC. Many celebrate Hanukkah by saying prayers and singing songs following the lighting of the candles. Due to the coincidental timing of Christmas and Hanukkah, some Jewish families participate in present exchanges and decorating. Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the 160s BC. Each night, one additional candle is lit by the shamash until all eight candles are lit together on the final night of the festival. [92], The blessings are said before or after the candles are lit depending on tradition. Stores in Haredi neighborhoods sell the traditional Shin dreidels as well, because they understand "there" to refer to the Temple and not the entire Land of Israel, and because the Hasidic Masters ascribe significance to the traditional letters. On the first night of Hanukkah one light (candle or oil) is lit on the right side of the menorah, on the following night a second light is placed to the left of the first but it is lit first, and so on, proceeding from placing candles right to left but lighting them from left to right over the eight nights. Hanukkah is the … Most families open presents, like Christmas, each night, and play with dreidels – tops with a Hebrew letter on each of four sides. 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[80][81][82][83] Diane Ashton attributed the increased visibility and reinvention of Hanukkah by some of the American Jewish community as a way to adapt to American life, re-inventing the festival in "the language of individualism and personal conscience derived from both Protestantism and the Enlightenment". The word Hanukkah is actually a transliteration and not a direct translation of the Hebrew word for dedication, so there will never be a perfect English spelling. (eds.). [5], Although a relatively minor holiday in strictly religious terms, Hanukkah has attained major cultural significance in North America and elsewhere, especially among secular Jews, due to its occurring around the same time as Christmas. [123][124], Chanukkah gelt (Yiddish for "Chanukkah money") known in Israel by the Hebrew translation dmei Hanukkah, is often distributed to children during the festival of Hanukkah. When there is a second Sabbath on Hanukkah, the Haftarah reading is from 1Kings 7:40 – 1Kings 7:50. [125] Unlike the other nights of Hanukkah, the fifth does not ever fall on the Shabbat, hence never conflicting with the Halachic injunction against handling money on the Shabbat. The Torah is read every day in the shacharit morning services in synagogue, on the first day beginning from Numbers 6:22 (according to some customs, Numbers 7:1), and the last day ending with Numbers 8:4. To explain the Mishna's lack of a systematic discussion of Hanukkah, Rav Nissim Gaon postulated that information on the holiday was so commonplace that the Mishna felt no need to explain it. Each year, Hanukkah starts on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev. [106], The last day of Hanukkah is known by some as Zot Hanukkah and by others as Chanukat HaMizbeach, from the verse read on this day in the synagogue Numbers 7:84, Zot Hanukkat Hamizbe'ach: "This was the dedication of the altar". The miracle of the oil is widely regarded as a legend and its authenticity has been questioned since the Middle Ages. The law requires only one light each night per household, A better practice is to light one light each night for each member of the household. HANUKKAH 2020 begins at sunset on December 10 and is one of the most important dates on the Jewish calendar. וכל שמונת ימי חנוכה הנרות הללו קודש הם, ואין לנו רשות להשתמש בהם אלא להאיר אותם בלבד כדי להודות ולהלל לשמך הגדול על נסיך ועל נפלאותיך ועל ישועותיך. Many modern Jewish families celebrate by lighting the hanukkiah. Judith went to the Assyrian camps and pretended to surrender. 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Many of the newest customs are tongue-in-cheek concepts that directly poke fun at how much Hanukkah has been commodified to look like a “Jewish Christmas.” (See: Mensch on a Bench – a take on the loved by kids, loathed by parents Elf on the Shelf – and the Hanukkah spin on the ubiquitous ugly Christmas sweater craze). that the sole cruse of pure oil found which held enough oil to burn for one night actually burned for eight nights). The Al HaNissim prayer is recited on Hanukkah as an addition to the Amidah prayer, which was formalized in the late 1st century. Hanukkah is a minor Jewish holiday as compared to the high holidays of Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur or to Purim and Passover. As the majority of the population in Israel is of Sephardi and Mizrahi Jewish descent, and these groups have their own Hanukkah dishes such as fritas de prasa, sfinj, cassola, and shamlias, among others. Instead, the shamash candle is the last to be lit, and a different candle or a match is used to light all the candles. It is customary amongst some Ashkenazi Jews to have a separate menorah for each family member (customs vary), whereas most Sephardi Jews light one for the whole household. The dreidel design was used through 2008. Please click the button below to agree to our Terms and Conditions and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. He banned brit milah (circumcision) and ordered pigs to be sacrificed at the altar of the temple.[36]. In 1996, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a 32 cent Hanukkah stamp as a joint issue with Israel. The first and last deal with general themes of divine salvation, and the middle four deal with events of persecution in Jewish history, and praises God for survival despite these tragedies (the exodus from Egypt, the Babylonian captivity, the miracle of the holiday of Purim, the Hasmonean victory), and a longing for the days when Judea will finally triumph over Rome. It's what our young people can teach us – that one act of faith can make a miracle, that love is stronger than hate, that peace can triumph over conflict. The town was saved, and the Assyrians defeated. We kindle these lights for the miracles and the wonders, for the redemption and the battles that you made for our forefathers, in those days at this season, through your. According to the teachings of Kabbalah and Hasidism, this day is the final "seal" of the High Holiday season of Yom Kippur and is considered a time to repent out of love for God. A Warner Media Company. [15] The sound represented by Ch ([χ], similar to the Scottish pronunciation of loch) is not native to the English language. innovation. ", בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה' אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, שֶׁעָשָׂה נִסִּים לַאֲבוֹתֵֽינוּ בַּיָּמִים הָהֵם בַּזְּמַן הַזֶּה.[94]. The festival of Hanukkah was instituted to celebrate this event. Accordingly, lamps are set up at a prominent window or near the door leading to the street. In 1993, President Bill Clinton invited a group of schoolchildren to the Oval Office for a small ceremony. [22], Except in times of danger, the lights were to be placed outside one's door, on the opposite side of the mezuza, or in the window closest to the street. It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade" (NIV). Some, especially Ashkenazim, light the shamash candle first and then use it to light the others. [120], Roast goose has historically been a traditional Hanukkah food among Eastern European and American Jews, although the custom has declined in recent decades. All Rights Reserved. The dates of Jewish holidays are determined by the ancient Hebrew (or Jewish) calendar as opposed to the Gregorian calendar that was introduced in 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII, with which you are most familiar. [107], It is customary for women not to work for at least the first half-hour of the candles' burning, and some have the custom not to work for the entire time of burning. In this spirit, many Hasidic Jews wish each other Gmar chatimah tovah ("may you be sealed totally for good"), a traditional greeting for the Yom Kippur season. The following year these [days] were appointed a Festival with [the recital of] Hallel and thanksgiving. [110], Penina Moise's Hannukah Hymn published in the 1842 Hymns Written for the Use of Hebrew Congregations was instrumental in the beginning of Americanization of Hanukkah. [12] Moreover, the 'kaf' consonant is geminate in classical (but not modern) Hebrew. Nevertheless, though Chanukah is of rabbinic origin, it is traditionally celebrated in a major and very public fashion. The word 'Hanukkah' means 'Dedication' in Hebrew. [clarification needed] First, the rabbis wrote after Hasmonean leaders had led Judea into Rome's grip and so may not have wanted to offer the family much praise. According to the Talmud, "For when the Greeks entered the Sanctuary, they defiled all the oils therein, and when the Hasmonean dynasty prevailed against and defeated them, they made search and found only one cruse of oil which lay with the seal of the kohen gadol (high priest), but which contained sufficient [oil] for one day's lighting only; yet a miracle was wrought therein, and they lit [the lamp] therewith for eight days. They used this, yet it burned for eight days (the time it took to have new oil pressed and made ready). The dates of Hanukkah are determined by the Hebrew calendar. Chanukah celebrates two miracles: a) The 2nd century BCE victory of a small, greatly outnumbered and out-armed army of Jews, known as the “ Maccabees,” over the mighty Greek army that occupied the Holy Land.The rebellion was in response to the Greek attempt to force a Hellenistic G‑dless lifestyle on the Jewish inhabitants of Israel. However, its original sound is closer to the English H than to the Scottish Ch, and Hanukkah more accurately represents the spelling in the Hebrew alphabet. Hanukkah begins at the 25th day of Kislev and concludes on the second or third day of Tevet (Kislev can have 29 or 30 days). In addition, the Hallel (praise) Psalms (Psalm 113 – Psalm 118) are sung during each morning service and the Tachanun penitential prayers are omitted.[102][104]. See, This is the first reference to the Feast of Dedication by this name (ta egkainia, ta enkainia [a typical "festive plural"]) in Jewish literature (Hengel 1999: 317). President Obama said these "students teach us an important lesson for this time in our history. In modern Israel, the national and military aspects of Hanukkah became, once again, more dominant. [85], Generally, women are exempt in Jewish law from time-bound positive commandments, although the Talmud requires that women engage in the mitzvah of lighting Hanukkah candles "for they too were involved in the miracle. If an account exists, we've sent an email with a link to reset your password. Like the candle Chanukiah, it has eight wicks to light plus the additional shamash light. 12:50 PM EST, Tue December 24, 2019. This happened in the 160s BCE/BC (before Jesus was born). It also celebrates a miracle that happened during this time, where just a day's supply of oil allowed the menorah in the rededicated Temple in Jerusalem to remain lit for eight days. That's what the Hanukkah story teaches us. Bold indicates major holidays commonly celebrated in the United States, which often represent the major celebrations of the month. The light of hope must outlast the fires of hate. Most Jewish homes have a special candelabrum referred to as either a Chanukiah (the modern Israeli term) or a menorah (the traditional name, simply Hebrew for 'lamp'). Italkim and Hungarian Jews traditionally eat cheese pancakes known as "cassola" or "cheese latkes". What does the holiday of Chanukah celebrate?. This year, Hanukkah starts at sunset on Thursday, December 10. [citation needed], The story of Hanukkah is preserved in the books of the First and Second Maccabees, which describe in detail the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem and the lighting of the menorah. [133] This convergence prompted the creation of the portmanteau neologism Thanksgivukkah. [126], The United States has a history of recognizing and celebrating Hanukkah in a number of ways. At the end of the Shabbat, there are those who light the Hanukkah lights before Havdalah and those who make Havdalah before the lighting Hanukkah lights. However, most Hasidic groups light lamps near an inside doorway, not necessarily in public view. If you’re curious, here are a few basic questions many non-Jews (and even some Jews!) On … After outlawing the Jewish religion and Jewish practices, then-King Antiochus IV decreed that Jews must worship Greek gods in the Temple. After outlawing the Jewish religion and Jewish practices, then-King Antiochus IV … Fried foods (such as latkes (potato pancakes), jelly doughnuts (sufganiyot), and Sephardic bimuelos) are eaten to commemorate the importance of oil during the celebration of Hanukkah. Among the most well known songs in English-speaking countries are "Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel"[108] and "Oh Chanukah". In 167 BCE, Antiochus ordered an altar to Zeus erected in the Temple. On the first night, the shehecheyanu blessing is added, making a total of three blessings. It celebrates a miracle that happened in Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago. [88] Friday night presents a problem, however. At Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, they celebrate Hanukkah with a nightly menorah lighting ceremony starting at … People might also play dreidel games and eat certain foods like sufganiyot (similar to jelly donuts) and latkes (fried potato pancakes). Thus: the Miracle of Hanukkah. The fourth side of some dreidels sold in Israel are inscribed with the letter פ (Pe), rendering the acronym נס גדול היה פה (Nes Gadol Haya Po, "A great miracle happened here"), referring to the fact that the miracle occurred in the land of Israel, although this is a relatively recent[when?] When Holofernes became very drunk, Judith cut off his head. Here’s a rundown of the game. Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the dedicating of the second temple in Jerusalem. PHOTO: This year, Hanukkah will begin at sundown on December 22 and last until sundown on December 30. 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The Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches consider them deuterocanonical books of the Old Testament.[17]. New York: Funk & Wagnalls. The giving of Hanukkah gelt also adds to the holiday excitement. This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Kaufmann, Kohler (1901–1906). [116] In recent years, downsized, "mini" sufganiyot containing half the calories of the regular, 400-to-600-calorie version, have become popular. Selected battles between the Maccabees and the Seleucid Syrian-Greeks: Hanukkah is celebrated with a series of rituals that are performed every day throughout the eight-day holiday, some are family-based and others communal. Some Hasidic Jews follow this Sephardic custom as well. In 175 B.C., Antiochus Epiphanes becomes ruler of the Seleucid Empire. It is also forbidden to fast or to eulogize during Hanukkah. Only when there was danger of antisemitic persecution were lamps supposed to be hidden from public view, as was the case in Persia under the rule of the Zoroastrians, or in parts of Europe before and during World War II. [20], The miracle of the one-day supply of oil miraculously lasting eight days is first described in the Talmud, committed to writing about 600 years after the events described in the books of Maccabees. Why do the dates of Hanukkah change every year? Updated ", Tertiary sources in the Jewish tradition make reference to this account.[39]. [79], In the United States, Hanukkah became a more visible festival in the public sphere from the 1970s when Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson called for public awareness and observance of the festival and encouraged the lighting of public menorahs. [139][140], While Hanukkah is a relatively minor Jewish holiday, as indicated by the lack of religious restrictions on work other than a few minutes after lighting the candles, in North America, Hanukkah in the 21st century has taken a place equal to Passover as a symbol of Jewish identity. [81], The United States Postal Service has released several Hanukkah-themed postage stamps. [16] Furthermore, the letter ḥeth (ח), which is the first letter in the Hebrew spelling, is pronounced differently in modern Hebrew (voiceless uvular fricative) from in classical Hebrew (voiceless pharyngeal fricative [ħ]), and neither of those sounds is unambiguously representable in English spelling. Judah became known as Yehuda HaMakabi ("Judah the Hammer"). If I ever find spare time, I use it for gardening, snowboarding, and studying the Hebrew language. 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