Hanukkah (חֲנֻכָּה - the festival of lights) Light of freedom On the 25th of Kislev (כסלו) begins the counting of the 8 days of Hanukkah. The Feast of Chanukah reminds us of the deliverance of Israel from the yoke of the Greeks by the Hasmoneans, by the priest Mattatias and his 5 sons, Jonathan, Simon, Judah, Eleazar, and John, the relighting of the menorah, the dedication of the altar and sacred utensils. Chanu (חֲנֻ) means they rested, and Kafhe (כָּ"ה) represents the number 25; i.e., on the 25th of Kislev they rested. The deliverance of the people of Israel from their Greek tormentors occurred on the 25th of Kislev 3597 (164th BCE). The so-called miracle of oil happened as follows. Only one jar of oil with the seal of the high priest remained after the warlike conflicts with the Greeks. Instead of one day, the oil burned for 8 days. Hanukkah customs to eat pancakes and potato pancakes in addition to cheese dishes. The purpose of the "Hanukkah money" is to encourage our children to willingly take upon themselves the yoke of the Torah. Event | Happiness | Enjoyment | Entertainment Event | Travel Destinations
High Resolution JPEG Picture of Hanukkah (חֲנֻכָּה - the festival of lights) Light of freedom On the 25th of Kislev (כסלו) begins the counting of the 8 days of Hanukkah. The Feast of Chanukah reminds us of the deliverance of Israel from the yoke of the Greeks by the Hasmoneans, by the priest Mattatias and his 5 sons, Jonathan, Simon, Judah, Eleazar, and John, the relighting of the menorah, the dedication of the altar and sacred utensils. Chanu (חֲנֻ) means they rested, and Kafhe (כָּ"ה) represents the number 25; i.e., on the 25th of Kislev they rested. The deliverance of the people of Israel from their Greek tormentors occurred on the 25th of Kislev 3597 (164th BCE). The so-called miracle of oil happened as follows. Only one jar of oil with the seal of the high priest remained after the warlike conflicts with the Greeks. Instead of one day, the oil burned for 8 days. Hanukkah customs to eat pancakes and potato pancakes in addition to cheese dishes. The purpose of the "Hanukkah money" is to encourage our children to willingly take upon themselves the yoke of the Torah. [1476721800] stock photo
