How does Hanukkah relate to Jewish concepts of redemption and liberation?

Dec 19, 2022 ... It's the celebration of a war between a band of Jewish religious zealots under the leadership of Judah the Maccabee and Greeks (and other Jews) ... Dec 10, 2020 ... However, the lunar-based Hebrew months do not perfectly coincide with the Gregorian calendar. Hanukkah usually begins in late November or ... What is Hanukkah and how is it celebrated? ... Starting on December 7, Jews will celebrate the eight-day festival of Hanukkah, commemorating the rededication of ... On the first night of Hanukkah add this blessing: Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, shehecheyanu v-ki'y'manu v-higianu la-z'man ha ... Nov 20, 2012 ... The complete Hallel is recited each day of Hanukkah because each day has its own individuality, as marked by the addition of a candle. 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 16, 2014 ... Hanukkah is the only Jewish holiday (until modern times) with verifiable historical roots. It commemorates the revolt of the Maccabees in 167- ... Dec 13, 2024 ... When is Chanukah 2024? Hanukkah runs from sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, through sundown on Thursday, Jan. 2, in 2025. Hanukkah always changes dates every year on the Gregorian calendar...while always being on the same date every year on the Jewish calendar! 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 ...