The (real) Hanukkah story and why it still matters
1 天前 · People visit a giant Hanukkah menorah during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, in Tel Aviv, Nov. 28, 2021. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day commemoration of the Jewish ...
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins. Here’s the ...
2 小时之前 · The story of Hanukkah begins in 168 B.C., when the Seleucid king Antiochus IV Epiphanes banned Jewish religious practices and desecrated the Second Temple by setting up an altar to Zeus and ...
The Complete Story of Hanukkah - Chabad.org
Learn about the evil king who oppressed the Jews and defiled the Temple in the Chanukah story. Discover the how, when and where of the Chanukah (Hanukkah) miracle.
History: The Hanukkah Story - Reform Judaism
Hanukkah, which means “dedication,” is the festival that commemorates the purification and rededication of the Temple following the Greek occupation of that holy place. Today, the holiday reminds Jews to rededicate themselves to keeping alive the flame of Jewish religion, culture, and peoplehood so that it may be passed on to the next ...
Hanukkah 2023 ‑ Stories, Traditions & Origins | HISTORY
2009年10月27日 · 8 Hanukkah Traditions and Their Origins. From lighting a menorah, to giving out gelt, to eating cheese—find out how these Hanukkah traditions began.
What is Hanukkah and How is the Holiday Celebrated?
2024年11月21日 · Through historical and religious sources, the story of Hanukkah has been preserved as a powerful testament to Jewish resilience, faith, and the enduring presence of God. Around 167 BCE, the Jewish people were under the rule of the Seleucid Empire, led by King Antiochus IV Epiphanes.
Hanukkah: The history and traditions of the Festival of Lights
6 天之前 · The real history of Hanukkah started with an ancient rebellion. Celebrated over eight days and nights, Hanukkah commemorates a people’s uprising and holy miracle from more than 2,000 years...
The History of Hanukkah - My Jewish Learning
Hanukkah has developed into a holiday rich with historical significance, physical and supernatural miracle narratives, and a dialogue with Jewish history. Explore Hanukkah’s history, global traditions, food and more with My Jewish Learning’s “All About Hanukkah” email series.
The Hanukkah Story - Chabad.org
2003年12月13日 · The Hanukkah story, which we commemorate each year on the 8-day festival of Hanukkah (Chanukah), is one of light over darkness. It celebrates the victory of the Maccabees, Jewish freedom fighters, who routed the Syrian-Greeks from the …
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights | Britannica
Also called the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah celebrates events from more than 2,000 years ago. First and foremost, it commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after a successful revolt of the Jewish people led by Judah Maccabee against their Syrian-Greek oppressors, who had tried to assimilate the Jewish people and, in so ...