Celebrate the Festival of Lights with fun events and delicious recipes.
This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, and ends a week later on Sunday, Dec. 16. According to Chabad.org, Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev and lasts for eight days. For those of us who aren't attuned to the Jewish calendar, that translates to sundown on Saturday, Dec. 8. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the story of the Maccabean Revolt against Syrian rulers in present day Israel 2,300 years ago. The Maccabees wanted to rededicate Jerusalem's main temple but had only enough oil to kindle the Eternal Light for one day. The oil lasted for eight days, according to the story, and the holiday of Hanukkah was born. Today, Jews generally celebrate by gathering together …
Find gifts and ideas about the Jewish festival of lights this year.
As the weather gets colder, Jewish families are spinning dreidels, wrapping presents, cooking latkes, and preparing to light menorahs in celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights. Synagogues across Prince George’s County are preparing Hanukkah celebrations for members of their congregations, and for any who wish to join them. The first night of Hanukkah this year is Dec. 20. Mishkan Torah Synagogue in Greenbelt will host a Hanukkah party for members at 6 p.m. on Dec. 21 to celebrate the second of eight nights of giving. For a $5 entrance fee, guests can enjoy latkes and a performance of the Hanukkah story in the presence of friends. For those closer to Laurel, Oseh Shalom Synagogue will hold several activities, starting with a…
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