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How to Observe the First Night of Hanukkah

For many Jewish families, the first night of Hanukkah is the most important one. The first night of Hanukkah opens the entire eight-day celebration. Celebrate the first night of Hanukkah by preparing Jewish traditional foods, lighting the Hanukkah menorah, saying special prayers, and exchanging gifts. Jewish games like the dreidel and the Hanukkah gelt hunt are also played during the ...

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Hanukkah Scrapbook Making

Hanukkah is a time for family gatherings and endless parties. It is during this time of the year that Jewish traditions are celebrated with family and friends. Hanukkah is a once-a-year affair but the memory will last a lifetime. Keep the memories of your Hanukkah celebration by making your very own Hanukkah-inspired scrapbook.For this project, you will need a ready-made ...

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The Hanukkah Bush and Jewish Traditions

Modern Jewish families have included Hanukkah bush in their holiday decorations. A Hanukkah bush is basically a tree adorned and displayed in some Jewish homes during Hanukkah.  Often identified as a variation of the Christmas tree, the significance of displaying the Hanukkah bush has often been the subject of debates.Displaying Hanukkah bushes are generally discouraged by some Jewish rabbis although ...

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The Hanukkah Menorah

The Hanukkah menorah is the primary symbol of the Hanukkah holiday. The menorah is a nine-branched candelabrum. The Hebrew word menorah means “lamp.” In Modern Hebrew, Hanukkah menorah is called “chanukkiyah.” Each of the candles in the candelabra represents each night of the Hanukkah. The ninth branch, known as the Shamash is the candle used to light all other candles. The menorah ...

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Purchasing Your Menorah for Hanukkah

The menorah is the basic religious symbol of Hanukkah. There are many speculations as to how the use of menorah started. Some people believe that the menorah is a symbol taken from the idea of the burning bush that Moses witnessed on the mountain of Sinai. Others say that the menorah symbolizes the seven planetary bodies that the ancient Jews ...

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Game Ideas for Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a time for countless parties. Family and friends gather together to celebrate the season. Hanukkah party often involves playing traditional games to honor Jewish heritage. There are also modern games that have been embraced by Jewish families and have ever since been a part of Hanukkah celebration.Hanukkah is not complete without playing the dreidel game. To play, spin ...

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Create a Jewish Centerpiece for Your Hanukkah Dinner Table

Celebrating Hanukkah usually involves lots of festive family dinners. A beautiful Hanukkah centerpiece can make your Hanukkah dinner table more attractive. Learn how to make a Hanukkah table centerpiece with these simple steps:For this project, you will need small dreidels made of plastic or wooden material, a glass or ceramic bowl, glitters in different colors, a small menorah, glue, and ...

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How to Organize a Hanukkah Children’s Party

Hanukkah is a celebration of our Jewish heritage. It is a holiday that is often combined with modern traditions that sometimes its real essence is neglected. Explaining to children the essence of Hanukkah is important. For them to truly appreciate Hanukkah and their Jewish heritage, we have to explain to them what Hanukkah is and why we are celebrating it. ...

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Hanukkah Traditional Foods

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights is a special holiday to many Jews around the world. It is a festive holiday celebrated with a sumptuous family dinner. Foods prepared during Hanukkah are usually fried to commemorate the miracle of the oil lamp that burned for eight days in the Temple when it had only enough fuel to last ...

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Decorating the Classroom for Hanukkah

Decorating for Hanukkah is not just limited to homes. We can spread the spirit of the holiday by decorating our offices and for kids, decorating their classrooms. Decorating the classroom for Hanukkah is also a great way to educate children regarding Jewish history and religion.Choose a color theme for your Hanukkah decoration. Generally, Hanukkah color themes are in shades of ...

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Hitler has Jewish DNA

Who would have thought or even surmise, that Adolf Hitler would have any biological association from the very races that he hated so much and he tried to wipe out. Arguments have been drawn, and a lot of speculations have been made. I guess it wouldn’t be relevant in our present time if it wasn’t found out, because the world ...

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Simple Hanukkah Wreath Project

Hanukkah is a great time to decorate our homes with Jewish symbols. One of the Hanukkah decorations you can make this year is the Hanukkah wreath. Although there are many Hanukkah wreaths that can be bought nowadays, making your own wreath is still better since it costs much lesser than buying one. Here’s a simple Hanukkah wreath project that you ...

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