How does Hanukkah connect to themes of Jewish survival and continuity?

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 ... Dec 13, 2024 ... When is Chanukah 2024? Hanukkah runs from sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, through sundown on Thursday, Jan. 2, in 2025. 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 10, 2024 ... This year, the start of Hanukkah will coincide with Christmas Day, signaling a shared season of celebrations among Michigan's Christian and Jewish communities. Ever since my rabbinical studies of Hanukkah, I've also wondered culturally about how Greek Jews feel about the Hanukkah story. (I also wonder how the Greeks ... Nov 29, 2024 ... In 2024, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25, and ends at sundown on Thursday, Jan. 2. How many days is Hanukkah? Hanukkah lasts for eight days. Josh learns the answers to these questions and the story of Hanukkah as he celebrates this special holiday with his family. Mar 20, 2025 ... Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that reaffirms the ideals of Judaism and commemorates in particular the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem. Dec 11, 2024 ... Contrary to popular belief, Hanukkah is a relatively minor holiday within Judaism. Some significant Jewish holidays include Rosh Hashanah, Yom ... The meaning of the word itself is simpler than the pronunciation: it means “dedication.” And that's because Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Holy ...