Is Hanukkah mentioned in the Hebrew Bible?

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 ... Nov 24, 2021 ... Hanukkah marks the pre-biblical victory of a group of Jews known as the Maccabees over the Syrian-Greek rulers of Jerusalem in 167BC - and a ... Dec 6, 2024 ... When is Hanukkah 2024? Hanukkah 2024 will begin on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, and end the next Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. As many may ... Dec 7, 2023 ... Here's what you need to know about the holiday's history and why it's celebrated through the lighting of menorahs, symbolic foods and games. Dec 18, 2022 ... Hanukkah commemorates the historical event called the Maccabean Revolt, which took place from 167 BCE to 160 BCE, and was a Jewish revolt ... Dec 22, 2019 ... Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of Kislev, a month in the Hebrew calendar. It lasts eight nights (yes, because of the oil), and this year it's from Dec. 22-30. Dec 3, 2022 ... Hanukkah is a relatively minor holiday. People who are not jewish, or religious love it because (1) they like not missing out on the holiday period, (2) it's ... Jan 16, 2025 ... In 2025, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, December 14, and continues through Monday, December 22. The first candle is lit on the Chanukiah ... Nov 29, 2021 ... Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that takes place usually in November or December and lasts for eight nights. 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 ...