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Judaism and Hanukkah. Tradition. Vary from country to country and even from family to family In general: Menorah is a candelabra with spaces for 9 candles One set apart from the rest in some way (bigger, in front, etc.) This candle called the “ Shamas ” or assistant - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Judaism and Hanukkah

JUDAISM AND HANUKKAH

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TRADITION

Vary from country to country and even from family to family

In general:• Menorah is a candelabra with spaces for 9 candles• One set apart from the rest in some way (bigger, in front, etc.)

• This candle called the “Shamas” or assistant• One candle is lit each of the eight nights of Hanukkah

• One on the first and adding another each night• This commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem

and the “miracle of Hanukkah.”• As the candles are lit, 3 blessings are sung in Hebrew• Heads are covered during the blessings as a sign of respect for

God

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TRADITIONS ( C O N ’ T )

After the lighting of the candles:• Story-telling• Play dreidle game (a wagering game played with a

4-sided top)• Sing songs• Giving of coins to the children

• Changed now to giving of presents – sometimes one each night with a big present on the final night.

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TRADITIONAL FOODS

Potato “latkes” (pancakes) “Sufganiot” (doughnuts)

These foods are eaten because they are fried in oil which commemorates the “miracle” of the oil lasting eight days.