The Jewish Feast of the Dedication, instituted by Judas Maccabæus, his brothers, and the whole congregation of Israel, in 165 b. c., to commemorate the dedication of the new altar set up at the purification of the temple of Jerusalem to replace the altar which had been polluted by Antiochus Epiphanes of Syria (1 Maccabees i. 58, iv. 59). The feast, which is mentioned in John x. 22, is held for eight days (beginning with the 25th day of Kislev, corresponding to December), and is celebrated everywhere, chiefly as a festival of lights, by the Jews.
or Chanukah (Hebrew) — Eight-day festival starting on the twenty-fifth day of the Jewish month of Kislev commemorating the rededication of the Temple at Jerusalem that followed the Maccabees' victory over the Syrians in 165 B.C.; also called the "Festival of Lights." See hanukkiah, Maccabees.
Heb. (Festival of Lights) An eight-day Festival of Freedom beginning on the 25th day of Kislev that commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after the overthrow of the Greeks (i.e., Syrians) by the Hasmonean family in the first century B.C.E.
(HA·nuk·kah) or Chanukah (CHA·nuk·ah). A Jewish festival known as the Feast of the Dedication commemorating the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrians in 164 BCE and the cleansing and rededication of the Temple at Jerusalem. The eight-day celebration begins Kislev 25. The festival later also became known as the Festival of Lights based upon a Talmudic myth of candles burning without oil during the re-dedicatory celebration.
A festival celebrating the victory of the Maccabees over the forces of Antiochus after a three-year battle in the second century BCE. Lasting eight days, it is a celebration of lights demonstrated in the lighting of the Menorah, an eight candle candelabra, and additions to the liturgy.
In Hebrew It Means 'Dedication' referring the the rededication of the temple.
(Hebrew, "Dedication"). Also spelled Chanukah. An eight-day holiday beginning on 25 Kislev (mid-December) that commemorates the revolt of the Maccabees in 164 BCE and the miraculous oil that burned for eight days. See Jewish Holidays: Hanukkah.
The "Festival of Lights" is a favorite of Jewish children. Gifts, candle-lighting, games, good food, and ceremony mark this special occasion. Hanukkah celebrates the reclaiming of the Jewish temple from the Syrians who worshiped Greek gods. The Syrian king had destroyed the Temple, killed Jewish people, and sold children into slavery. But one Jewish family, the Maccabees, cleverly defeated the Syrians. They returned and rebuilt their Temple in Jerusalem. According to legend, when they tried to relight the candle holder, called a Menorah, they found only enough oil for one day. By a miracle, the oil burned for eight days. For this holiday, the first candle in the Menorah is lit at sundown when Hanukkah begins. Each night, another candle is lit until all are burning by the eighth night. The Menorah is placed near the window so all who pass can see it. Children receive a gift on each of the eight nights of Hanukkah. Also, they play a game with a dreidel. It is a spinning top with Hebrew words on it referring to the miracle of the burning oil during the time of the Maccabees. Good food like latkes, potato pancakes, are eaten.
The festival of light which commemorates the re-taking and the re-dedication of the Temple in 165 B.C.E., after the Temple had been in non-Jewish hands for three years.
The Feast of Lights (Feast of Dedication) is celebrated for eight days to commemorate the rededication of the Temple following the Jews' victory over occupying forces in 165 B.C.E., which re-established for a time their religious and political freedom. (Judaism)
Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem.
Literally dedication. An eight-day festival beginning on the twenty-fifth day of Kislev, commemorating the victory in 165 b.c. of the Maccabees over Antiochus Epiphanes (c. 215-164 b.c.) and the rededication of the Temple at Jerusalem. Also called Feast of Dedication, Feast of Lights. Also spelled Chanukkah.
an eight-day holiday commemorating the rededication of the Jewish Temple.
The Festival of Lights; a Jewish festival in winter commemorating the Maccabee triumph
(Jewish) Festival of Lights commemorating the Maacabean recapture and rededication of Jerusalem Temple in 165 b.c.e.; Observed with special readings and praise songs focusing on liberty and freedom and the lighting of the eight candle Menorah
The Festival of Dedication. Observed on the 25th of Kislev when the Temple was rededicated in 165 or 164 BCE. Yeshua also observed this festival. Yo 10:22.
Jewish Festival of Lights. It commemorates the Maccabean recapture and rededication of the Jerusalem Temple in 165–164 b.c.e. Special readings and praise songs focus on liberty and freedom. The eight candle Menorah is lighted
The Jewish festival of lights celebrated in December.
(Hebrew for "dedication") The Jewish festival of lights that commemorates the rededication of the Jerusalem temple to more traditional modes of Jewish worship by Judah the Maccabee around 164 B.C.E. after its desecration in the time of the Seleucid king Antiochus IV Epiphanes.
The Jewish festival of lights. Also called Feast of Dedication or Feast of Lights. It commemorates the rededication of the temple by Judas Maccabeus and regained independence.
Hanukkah , Festival of Rededication (also known incorrectly as the Festival of Lights') is an eight-day Jewish holiday beginning on the 25th day of Kislev, which can occur in very late November, or throughout December. When Hanukkah begins in the last week of December, it continues into the following January. The festival is observed in Jewish homes by the kindling of lights on each of the festival's eight nights, one on the first night, two on the second, and so on.
