Chanukkah 2013
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Happy Hanukkah
For Moose and any other Jewish members we might have:
The convergence of Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah is something that happens incredibly rarely, and this Thursday will be a once in a many-lifetime event.
Nov. 28 will be the first time - almost ever - that the two holidays will share the same date on the calendar, and according to LiveScience, it won't happen again about 70,000 years, and it hasn't happened since the late 19th century.
No one knows exactly how long, because the calendars aren't going up that high," Rabbi Jason Miller told LiveScience.
Celebrate Hanukkah
Jewish communities in the United States celebrate the first day of Hanukkah on the 25th day of the month of Kislev in the Jewish calendar. The Hanukkah period lasts for eight days and is celebrated from the 25th day of Kislev to the second day of Tevet. The first night of Hanukkah (or Chanukah) starts with special blessings at sunset the day before the 25th of Kislev. Many Jewish people light the menorah, also known as the hanukiah (or chanukkiyah), which is a type of candelabrum.
Many Americans of Jewish faith also eat food fried in olive oil, such as potato cakes, and different fried breads. Hanukkah dishes include sufganiot (Hanukkah donuts), potato latkes (pancakes), mandelbrot (this can be sliced like a hard bread), and rugelach (pastry that with different fillings). The first day of Hanukkah is the start of a celebratory period in which a four-sided toy called dreidel is used for games. The first night of Hanukkah is also a night when people sing traditional songs to celebrate Hanukkah. Gift-giving is also popular at this time of the year.
For Moose and any other Jewish members we might have:
The convergence of Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah is something that happens incredibly rarely, and this Thursday will be a once in a many-lifetime event.
Nov. 28 will be the first time - almost ever - that the two holidays will share the same date on the calendar, and according to LiveScience, it won't happen again about 70,000 years, and it hasn't happened since the late 19th century.
No one knows exactly how long, because the calendars aren't going up that high," Rabbi Jason Miller told LiveScience.
Celebrate Hanukkah
Jewish communities in the United States celebrate the first day of Hanukkah on the 25th day of the month of Kislev in the Jewish calendar. The Hanukkah period lasts for eight days and is celebrated from the 25th day of Kislev to the second day of Tevet. The first night of Hanukkah (or Chanukah) starts with special blessings at sunset the day before the 25th of Kislev. Many Jewish people light the menorah, also known as the hanukiah (or chanukkiyah), which is a type of candelabrum.
Many Americans of Jewish faith also eat food fried in olive oil, such as potato cakes, and different fried breads. Hanukkah dishes include sufganiot (Hanukkah donuts), potato latkes (pancakes), mandelbrot (this can be sliced like a hard bread), and rugelach (pastry that with different fillings). The first day of Hanukkah is the start of a celebratory period in which a four-sided toy called dreidel is used for games. The first night of Hanukkah is also a night when people sing traditional songs to celebrate Hanukkah. Gift-giving is also popular at this time of the year.
Re: Happy Hanukkah
sorry Mr Ragman....didn't see yours...so I merged them together.....
sorry Mr Ragman....didn't see yours...so I merged them together.....
Re: Happy Hanukkah
Good move.
sorry Mr Ragman....didn't see yours...so I merged them together.....
Good move.
I thought this was gonna be about Chaka Kahn.
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May all of the Jewish faith enjoy their holy days.
