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The Festival of Chanukah – It’s Not a ‘Jewish Christmas’!
Because Chanukah usually occurs in December, it is sometimes thought of as the "Jewish Christmas." It isn't, of course. But what's it's really all about?
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WATCH: The ‘Maccabeats’ Sing New Hit Song for Chanukah!
Popular Jewish all-male a cappella singing group The Maccabeats have released their latest smash hit "Latke Recipe" in time for Chanukah 2015, along with a brand new album.
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A Kuwaiti Muslim’s Journey to Chanukah
This is the extraordinary story of a man's journey from a Muslim family in Kuwait to a Jewish life in Jerusalem.
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Eating on Chanukah: A Mitzvah?
Is Chanukah similar to its cousin, Purim, in which there is indeed a requirement to feast? Can it be that eating potato latkes is a Divine commandment?
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WATCH: United with Israel’s ‘Rocket Menorah’ Used at Netanyahu Lighting Ceremony
On the second night of Chanukah, United with Israel's special "chanukiyah" made from Kassam rockets was used at a lighting ceremony with soldiers of the IDF Duvdevan unit and attended by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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The Six Day War and the Chanukah Miracle
The true miracle of the war was simply the way it began. Good intelligence, foresight and planning allowed for the Israeli army to carry out a pre-emptive strike on the enormous enemy forces. The timing had to be right.
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WATCH: The Six-Minute Crash Course on Chanukah
Learn how the fun customs of Chanukah came about, their significance, the spirituality of the holiday, and much more!
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A Modern-Day Chanukah Hero: Judith Feld Carr
As the Jewish people celebrate the Festival of Lights and remember the Chanukah heroine Judith, we should also remember modern-day heroine Judy Feld Carr.
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The Menorah: Seven Branches or Nine?
The menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum, is the oldest symbol of the Jewish religion and modern symbol of the State of Israel. A nine-branch variation is used for the observance of Chanukah - the Festival of Lights.
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