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Hanukkah


:''See related article Hanukkah rituals''.
Hanukkah
Holiday of: Judaism and Jews
Name: Hebrew: חנכה or חנוכה
Translation: "Renewal/Rededication" (of the Beit Hamikdash, the Temple in Jerusalem)
Begins: 25th day of Kislev
Ends: 2nd/3rd day of Tevet
Occasion:One of two Rabbinical Festivals (the other is Purim.) The Maccabees and Judas Maccabeus' successful rebellion against the ancient Greeks. The purification of the Temple.
The miracle of the Menorah's lights burning for eight days with only enough (olive) oil for one day. The victory of the "few" over the "many", the "pure" over the "impure".
Symbols:(See Hanukkah rituals): Lighting a candle each night of Hanukkah in a small Menorah (''Chanukiah'') near a window for eight nights. Spinning a ''dreidel'' (''sevivon''), eating some foods fried in oil like a latke or doughnuts (''sufganiyot'').
Related to: Purim (as a rabbinically decreed holiday.)
Hanukkah (חנכה ''ḥănukkāh'', or חנוכה ''ḥănūkkāh'') is a Jewish holiday, also known as the Festival of lights. "Hanukkah" is a Hebrew word meaning "dedication". It also has other spellings in English, such as Chanukah, Hannukah,

Hanukkah


Hello, All...

I must admit that I am quite ignorant when it comes to the majority of Jewish religious practice — Judaism vs. Messianic vs. Orthodox, etc. However, I would simply like to give my perspective as a "Gentile." First let me just say that I have loved the Jewish people long before I ever actually met anyone of you. It was because of the Star of David that I had fallen in love with the people. I can't explain it. I was only age 4, but I remember this moment clearly. Now, my perspective... I came upon this page simply to find out what the correct spelling of Hanukkah / Chanukkah / etc. is. However, what I'm finding is that pretty much any way I've spelled it is one of the "choices" for spelling the holiday. Oddly enough, I'm reminded of how minor this holiday is anyway. Yet, the reason it seems to be "magnified" is simply because I am a Christian who celebrates Christmas (not in a commercialized heart, but on the foundation of my belief in Christ). Then, to add to what friction (little or abundant) I am "enlightened" (sarcastically speaking) by the definition stating who believes what and why they believe so as if the blanket statement is definitive for the entire people group. All this "info" bombarding me because I wanted to find the spelling of a word. HOWEVER, what my heart seems to be singing in the midst of it all is: Hine matov umanayim shevet akhim gam yakhad I say all this simply to acknowledge that in spite of differences, great and small, there is a deep love inside me for G-d and His chosen people. If I can express my love for the Jews by simply spelling it Hanukkah instead of Chanukkah, then so be it. And though I am only one person, I am one who is willing and trying very hard to learn of Jewish traditions, beliefs, practices, etc. NOT that I may "be right" but because I want to be a blessing to you and not a thorn in your side. Shama, Israel, Adonai Elohim, Adonai eched! - M

Reference to messianic Jews

Hi, Just

Hanukkah Rituals


:''See related article Hanukkah''. Hanukkah rituals are performed during the eight nights and days of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah (Feast of Dedication). Hanukkah has relatively simple religious rituals. Some aspects are practiced at home by the family, other aspects are communal. There are additions to the regular daily prayer services in the Siddur, the Jewish prayer book.

The ''Menorah'' or ''Hanukiah'' or ''Hanukkah''

Names for the Menorah
The eight-branched miniature candelabrum (menorah) lit on Hanukkah is known by different names. Ashkenazi (European Jews) have always referred to it as a menorah. Some Sephardi (Spanish and North African Jews) refer to the menorah as a "hanukkah". Modern Israelis call it a "hanukiah".
Kindling the Menorah
Chief importance is attached by Jewish law and custom to the kindling of the small menorah specially designed for use on this holiday. The reason for its use is not for the "lighting of the house within", but rather for the "illumination of the house without", so that passers-by should see it. Accordingly lamps are set up at a prominent window or near the door leading to the street. It is customary amongst some Ashkenazim to have a separate menorah for each family member (cutoms vary), whereas most Sephardim light one ''hanukkah'' for the whole household. Only when there was danger of Anti-Semitic persecution, as was the case in Persia under the rule of the fire-worshipers, or in Europe before and during World War II, were lamps supposed to be hidden indoors. As the lights were intended only for illumination in honor of the feast, reading by them was prohibited ( as derived from the Talmud (Tracate Shabbat 21b-23a).

Blessings over the candles

Typically three blessings (''Berakhot'' singular ''Berakhah'') are recited during this eight-day festival. On the first night of Hanukkah, Jews recite all three blessings, on all subsequent nights, they recite only the first two. On

Hanukkah Rituals


An encyclopaedia probably should not incorporate the full text of religious rituals, beyond perhaps a few sentences. This isn't a manual for observant religious law. I suggest that a shorter version of this material be incorporated into the Chanukah entry, and this page deleted. However, if the Chanukah entry grows long, and needs to be broken into smaller sub-sections should sub-pages like this be made? What do others think? RK :I agree that this should not necessarily be a full manual for observant religious law — although I don't see why this should be specifically avoided, as long as one does not exclude any legitimate religion or philosophy. (After all, Wikipedia ''is'' trying to become a global encyclopaedia...) However, I disagree that this page is an example of that, and I do not personally find it constructive to "kill" a page with legitimate contents. However, I do think that Ma'oz tzur should be moved out to its own article. -- Olve 14:02, 15 Dec 2004 (UTC) ---- No latkes? --Charles A. L. 18:08, Dec 22, 2003 (UTC) It took a while, but finally they are here in the article: See Chanukah rituals#Traditional Chanukah foods. Yummmmm. IZAK 06:11, 15 Dec 2004 (UTC)

Hanukkah Harry


Hanukkah Harry is the Jewish counterpart of Santa Claus. Hanukkah Harry is portrayed as a thin, bespectacled man in a vest, with a short grey beard. During the eight days of Hannukah, he rides in his flying wagon (pulled by donkeys) from place to place to give presents to children. During the rest of the year, he lives at his factory on Mount Sinai, together with his toy-making workers. Traditionally, the names of his donkeys are Moshe, Herschel, and Shlomo. He is reportedly eight times as busy as Santa, and with less help. He has featured in a Saturday Night Live skit (voiced by Jon Lovitz), and in the movie ''Hanukkah Harry Saves Christmas''. A semi-popular song about him is the ''Hanukkah Harry Song''. "On Moische! On Herschel! On Schlomo! It's Hanukkah Harry 8 nights a year! On Moische! On Herschel! On Schlomo! Means that Hanukkah Harry is here! Delivering Toys to Jewish girls and Jewish boys We dance the horah around the menorah 'Cuz Hanukkah Harry is Here!" Category:Saturday Night Live

Candle


---- A candle is a light source usually consisting of an internal wick which rises through the center of a column of solid fuel. Typically the fuel is some form of wax with paraffin wax being the most common. Prior to the candle being ignited, the wick is saturated with the fuel in its solid form. The heat of the match or other flame being used to light the candle first melts and then vaporizes a small amount of the fuel. Once vaporized, the fuel combines with oxygen in the atmosphere to form a flame. This flame then provides sufficient heat to keep the candle burning via a self-sustaining chain of events: the heat of the flame melts the top of the mass of solid fuel, the liquified fuel then moves upward through the wick via capillary action, and the liquified fuel is then vaporized to burn within the candle's flame. The burning of the fuel takes place in several distinct regions (as evidenced by the various colors that can be seen within the candle's flame). Within the bluer, hotter regions, hydrogen is being separated from the fuel and burned to form water vapor. The brighter, yellower part of the flame is the remaining carbon soot being oxidized to form carbon dioxide. As the mass of the solid fuel is melted and consumed, the candle grows shorter. Portions of the wick that are not evaporating the liquid fuel are themselves consumed in the flame, limiting the exposed length of the wick.

Usage

Prior to the domestication of electricity, candles were a common source of lighting, before, and later in addition to, the oil lamp. Due to local availability and the cost of resources, for several centuries up to the 19th century candles were more common in northern Europe, and olive oil lamps more common in southern Europe and around the Mediterranean Sea. Makers of candles were known as ''chandlers''. Today, candles are usually used for their aesthetic value, particularly to set a soft, warm, or romantic ambience, and for emergency lighting during

Candle


IMO it's more effective to remind the reader that ''Leaving an open flame unattended is dangerous'' than to bury that in a long list of warnings. Note that none of the other situations cautioned about pose an actual threat unless unattended (by a human of responsible age and able body and mind.) Mkweise 16:16 Apr 18, 2003 (UTC) :Well, if clothes or a curtain catch fire that may be serious, even if you are there. - Patrick 22:40 Apr 18, 2003 (UTC) :I agree with parent. Is the lecture _really_ all that necessary. Any naked flame is dangerous; I fail to see what a list of possible occurences could bring to an article about candles. To be honest, the article could do without even mentioning the dangers of a naked flame - the average person should have enough common sense to realise them, with fire being one of mankinds' luxuries since before time immemorial. ---- maybe this could be served a little better by creating a section called candle safety or something of the like? --Jpittman 20:06, 9 Sep 2004 (UTC)

dripping; lead in wicks

I came to the Candle item for info about dripless candles. I am suprised to see no mention at all of dripping, let alone what special circumstances cause it not to happen. I see there is a discussion of hazards. It is certainly appropriate to note in some fashion that candles are the cause of many fires, esp when used by those not regular users, such as during power outages. But there are other hazards. I think lead in wicks is one. -kethd Nov 2004 Boston MA

Christmas Candle

I have added a shot of a candle which we use in Denmark to count the number of days left until Christmas. If people feel that it makes the page too crowded, then of course just remove it. Martin Geisler 11:06, 12 Dec 2004 (UTC)

Candling


Candling is a method used in embryology to study the growth and development of an embryo inside an egg. The method uses a bright light source behind the egg to show details through the shell, and is so called because the original sources of light used were candles.

  • http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/eggs/res26-candling.html Candling Eggs
  • http://www.homestead.com/shilala/candling.html Candling Pictures

    Paschal Candle


    In Roman Catholic, Anglican, and some Protestant churches, the ceremonial lighting the Paschal candle is one of the most solemn moments of the Easter Vigil on the Saturday evening before Easter. On Holy Thursday of the same week the entire church is darkened when all the candles and lamps are extinguished. Then, on Saturday, a special sacred fire is lit. This represents the risen Christ whose light dispelled the darkness (death). The Paschal candle is the first candle to be lit with this sacred flame; it represents the light of Christ which has come into the world. As the Paschal candle is lit the deacon chants the Exultet. Even a partial translation conveys the emotions of joy and exultation.
    Sing, choirs of heaven! Let saints and angels sing! Around God's throne exult in harmony! Now Jesus Christ is risen from the grave! Salute your King in glorious symphony!
    Sing, choirs of earth! Behold, your light has come! The glory of the Lord shines radiantly! Lift up your hearts, for Christ has conquered death! The night is past; the day of life is here!
    Sing, Church of God! Exult with joy outpoured! The gospel trumpets tell of victory won! Your Savior lives: he's with you evermore! Let all God's people shout the long Amen!
    This candle is traditionally the first to be lit and the one from which all other lights are taken. In most cases today the candle will display the Greek letters alpha and omega (the beginning and the end), together with the year indicated at the base. Five grains of incense in red are embedded in it to represent the wounds of Jesus Christ (from the nails in each hand and foot and the spear in the side). It is also used at baptisms to light the candles that represent the light of Christ. For that reason, after the Easter season, it is frequently found near the baptismal font. Throughout the year, the Paschal candle is lit in all instances of baptism and in the


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