The Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, begins at sundown, Dec. 1. The festival celebrates the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem. Jewish traditions during Hanukkah include the lighting of the menorah and the giving of money gifts to children. ...more...
Happy Hanukkah aka Chanukah - When Does Hanukkah Start in 2010?
Happy Hanukkah! The Jewish holiday celebration including music, gifts, games and observation will last for eight days. Many are wondering when does Hannukah or Chanukah start, so they can . . . ...more...
The Chabad Jewish Center of Marion County is inviting the entire community to celebrate the Festival of Lights at a public Menorah kindling ceremony. ...more...
Taking chances with greetings
Dear Miss Manners: At this time of year, I try to be respectful of the diversity of the people I may meet by wishing them "happy holidays." I like to think this neither assumes what they may celebrate nor imposes upon them what I may celebrate, but still manages to convey my good wishes toward them. ...more...
Care and Share with Let's Bead Friends
New York based i-Itch Inc is happy to announce their Holiday update to Let's Bead Friends, the super popular app for iOS. Let's Bead Friends allows users to create charming friendship bracelets with a personalized message. Added are brilliant Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter themed designs that will enable you to send Holiday Greetings with ease. The artisan may apply color and/or design to the. ...more...
Hanukkah Celebrations Based on Tradition and Joy
The celebration of Hanukkah, which begins this year at sundown on Wednesday, December 1, and continues through sundown on Thursday, December 9, is a time for Jewish people around the world to reflect on the historic and miraculous events of 23 centuries ago marking the survival of the Jewish nation. ...more...
Gift ideas for Hanukkah
Dec. 1 marks the beginning of Hanukkah when Jewish people recite blessings, light candles, eat food and give gifts. The celebration continues for eight nights and commemorates the Maccabees victory over an oppressive Syrian king. The eight-day... ...more...
Hindus greet Jews on Hanukkah
Nevada (US), Nov 27 : Hindus have sent early greetings to Jewish communities world over on Hanukkah (Chanukah), eight-day Festival of Lights beginning December one. ...more...
Hanukkah not part of Marco Island holiday banners
Holiday banners springing up on roadways around Marco Island are missing one traditional message this year _ Happy Hanukkah. "This is upsetting," says Irving Povlow, president of the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island. "So we'll have 'Christmas Island Style' banners but not 'Happy Hanukkah'? We have enough problems, the Jewish people. We don't need any more." ...more...
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