by ליהיא גואז

The story of Hanukkah

leeheg2011 — 2015-12-13 10:16:04 UTC

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that is celebrated for eight days. Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the Greeks. It also celebrates the miracle that happened during this period, in which the supply of the candles lasted for eight days.

Customs

leeheg2011 — 2015-12-13 10:51:28 UTC

The victory of the Maccabees. The dreidel letters are - נ ג ה פ whose meaning is: "A great miracle happened here". In various countries around the world the letters are - נ ג ה ש which meaning is: "A great miracle happened there".

Foods

leeheg2011 — 2015-12-13 10:41:39 UTC

On Hanukkah we eat donuts and potato pancakes in memory of the miracle of the oil and the victory of the Maccabees.

Hanukka Maayan and Lihi

leeheg2011 — 2015-12-13 09:59:13 UTC

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