The candles are added from right to left, but lit from left to right on the menorah, thus always starting with the newest light. The special menorah used for Hanukkah has eight branches, with a ninth place for the candle called shamash from which all others are lit. The tradition calls f...
Personal traditions, such as reading books, playing games, and wearing new pajamas, add to the charm of Hanukkah. Families often gather for a special meal, light the Hanukkiah, and share the joy of the season. In the spirit of Chanukah, Jewish tradition emphasizes that charitable donations ar...
Learn the Chanukah Story Spin yourself back in time in this animated short to learn the story of Chanukah and why we celebrate miracles in the darkest and coldest part of the year. During this eight day and eight night festival of lights people around the world will light candles, play the...
@pastanaga - I think chocolate coins in general do originate from gelt. I've seen them all over the world, and not just in the holiday season. When you think about it, it's an obvious thing to make, candy that's shaped like money. My brothers and I always used them as a kind o...
The Chanukah Lamp is Full as a New Year Dawns January 1, 2025~2 Comments The candles glow brightly as the Chanukiah is full. While it is not a cold, snowy winter here in Vero Beach, it is still the darkest time of the year, and the Chanukah lights push back the darkness. ...