The word Hanukkah means “dedication,” as it celebrates the purification and allegiance to the Second Holy Temple. Namely, Hanukkah honors how the lamp stayed lit for eight days and nights. Thus, it hearkens back to the 2nd century when the Jews had reclaimed their temple.
December – The Month Of Holidays
Monday, 03 December 2018
Waiting For The Return Of The Light Written by Maeven Eller-Five December finds us waiting for the return of the light. It is the real reason for most of the holidays we celebrate in this month. As winter grows colder and darker, the days become shorter. Thereby, it is a time when most of us
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