Society for Humanistic Judaism - Hanukkah: "The most common transliterations are Hanukkah or Chanukah or Hanukka. But don’t forget, Hanukkah is spelled het, nun, vav, kaf, hey.
The Story
Hanukkah, the eight-day festival of lights, is a Hebrew word meaning "dedication." The name refers to the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after its recapture from the Greeks by the Maccabees in 164 B.C.E. The basis of the traditional celebration of Hanukkah is this story of the Maccabean victory, recorded in the Book of Maccabees, embellished by Talmudic legend."
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tzaddik Magazine
Tzaddik Magazine: "Chanukah, however, is different. It lasts eight days rather than seven. What is the significance of the number eight? Chanukah reaches just beyond the seven-day structure, which signifies the creation of the world. The seven-day week is universally accepted—beginning with Sunday and ending with Saturday—the cycle then repeats itself.
The fact that Chanukah extends beyond these seven days and lasts for eight indicates that Chanukah originates in an extremely high and exalted place. "
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The fact that Chanukah extends beyond these seven days and lasts for eight indicates that Chanukah originates in an extremely high and exalted place. "
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