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Title: Hannekuh
Post by: JimH on December 23, 2003, 07:32:52 pm

Would someone be kind enough to describe Hannekuh?  I think it's started, but we don't always get the straight information.

You could start with how it is spelled.

It's a serious question, and I would be most grateful.

Thank you.

Title: Re:Hannekuh
Post by: JimH on December 23, 2003, 07:34:10 pm

If there are other holidays now that I'm ignorant about, please contribute what you can.

Title: Re:Hannekuh
Post by: KingSparta on December 23, 2003, 07:42:02 pm

I am "ignorant" about all of them.

I think some have other days of the year.

Title: Re:Hannekuh
Post by: sraymond on December 23, 2003, 08:04:09 pm

There are two spellings:  Hanukkah and Chanukah

Chanukah is an eight day holiday which begins on the 25th day of the month of Kislev. It marks the miraculous victory of the Jews, led by the Maccabees, against Greek persecution and religious oppression. In addition to being victorious in war, another miracle occurred: When the Maccabees came to rededicate the Temple, they found only one flask of oil with which to light the Menorah. This small flask lasted for eight days. In order to commemorate this miracle, we light a Menorah for the eight days of Chanukah.

Scott-

P.S.  Eight days of presents sure did beat Christmas!  We celebrated both when I was a kid.

Title: Re:Hannekuh
Post by: JimH on December 23, 2003, 09:26:05 pm

Nice tale, well told.  Thanks.  

Title: Re:Hannekuh
Post by: sraymond on December 23, 2003, 10:49:12 pm

Googling on "Chanukah miracle oil eight days" did wonders!

Scott-

Title: Re:Hannekuh
Post by: zevele10 on December 23, 2003, 10:51:33 pm

Well..I know to who ask concerning all this stuff...
BRAVO

Nothing to add.
Just maybe howwe celebrate it here.
But 6:50 morning here and i leave.
So ,i will tell you when back in few days.
HAG SAMEHAR !!