How can Hanukkah be a time to advocate for social justice?

Nov 16, 2019 ... It's a light that is always burning even in synagogue today to signify that God is always with us. In those days it burned with oil. They ... Dec 4, 2023 ... The first thing to know about chocolate Hanukkah gelt is that it's not very good. The second thing to know is that it's not supposed to be. Dec 17, 2019 ... What is Hanukkah? The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” and this holiday commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Dec 29, 2021 ... In other words, both are correct. The word is a Hebrew word that contains a sound not found in English. In Hebrew, it is spelled חֲנֻכָּה (or ... Nov 20, 2023 ... During Hanukkah, a special paragraph describing the Chanukah miracle – “Al Hanisim” – is added to the Amidah prayer, and also to Grace After ... Dec 12, 2024 ... The Hebrew word Hanukkah means "dedication," as the holiday commemorates the Jewish people's rededication to the Temple. Minnen says that the ... Dec 12, 2023 ... What is Hanukkah? Is it on the same day as Christmas? Hanukkah is an 8 day celebration on the lasting eight days from the 25th day of Kislev. Dec 13, 2024 ... So, to celebrate both miracles, candles are lit in a special candlestick called a menorah or chanukiah. An extra candle is added for each night ... Dec 11, 2023 ... On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah — a multi-branched candelabra ... The holiday is just beginning and you have yet to taste a single latke or sing a verse of “O Hanukkah.” Faith Counts shines a light on the Jewish Festival ...