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Hanukkah
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Hanukkah (Chanukkah) is an 8 day Jewish festival
commemorating the rededication of the 2nd temple in
Jerusalem.
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Festival of Lights, as it is observed by
the kindling of the lights of a special candelabrum, the
Menorah or Hanukiah.
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The festival is celebrated for 8 days, one light is
lit on each night of the holiday.
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Hanukkah is celebrated by a series of rituals performed

every day throughout the 8-day holiday.
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Blessings are recited and the ancient chant
Hanerot Hallalu is traditionally sung.
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Some rituals are family-based, and others are
communal.
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There are special additions to the daily prayer service,

and a section is added to the blessing after meals.
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On this day families exchange gifts each night,
and fried foods are eaten.
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Dairy food are often eaten on the day of Hanukkah

remind us of the story of the Yehudit (Judith).
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Hanukkah is celebrated in Israel, United States, and

other countries which have Jewish populations.
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