January 22, 2024
Background
Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration observed by Jewish people to commemorate the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem. Each evening, the Jewish festival is marked by the lighting of a candle on the menorah.
Hanukkah, or Chanukah, is celebrated on the 25th day of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar, typically in December.
Terminology
Chanukah: Hebrew word for dedication
Latke: Fried potato pancake traditionally served during Hanukkah
Gelt: Monetary gifts given as presents during Hanukkah
Menorah: Nine-branched candelabrum that commemorates the holiday miracle
Books
- You're My Little Latke by Natalie Marshall
- The Story of Hanukkah by David A. Adler
- The 9 Candles of Hanukkah Tell the Tale by Noah Press
