Meir Panim’s
Jewish Holiday Guide
Chanukah
Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, commemorates the miraculous rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days. Celebrated by lighting the menorah, playing Dreidel, and eating fried foods, it is a time of joy and gratitude.
- Celebrated for eight days from the 25th of Kislev.
- Lighting the Menorah each night.
- Recitation of special prayers and songs.
- Playing Dreidel and giving gifts.
- Eating fried foods like Latkes (potato pancakes) and Sufganiyot (doughnuts).