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If you love Hanukkah, then Jerusalem, Israel, is the place to visit. Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday that honors the rededication of the Holy Temple in this exalted city—so what better place to spend this inspirational holiday than in the Holy City itself.
When visiting Jerusalem, Israel, visitors can see a number of landmarks and attractions that will restore and refresh their faith, showing them the places they have read about all their lives. They can take day tours to Jericho, Jerusalem, Masada, the Dead Sea and Bethlehem. They can revitalize their bodies via a journey to the Dead Sea spa (indeed, many of the world’s most popular health and beauty products are developed in this area) or their tours via a walk along the shores of the Seas of Galilee. And, as could be expected, the entire area ‘lights up’ during the season of Hanukkah, with residents lighting menorahs and celebrating ceremonies that bring the holiday to life—and in the very heart of its native home.
When planning a Hanukkah celebration in Jerusalem, Israel, the thoughtful host should present a hearty selection of premium party supplies that serve to convey the true meaning of that holiday, while still imbuing the occasion at hand with a healthy dose of fun and merriment. Guests will marvel at the sight of vivid blue plates, runners and table coverings emblazoned (most literally?) with the vision of a lit Menorah, and a Happy Hanukkah banner that bears the same image, along with a spirited message. Guests also might like to see actual light up menorahs, made of everything from plastic to metal, Hanukkah hanging lanterns, Menorah hanging decorations, as well as Star of David-themed jewelry.
An amazing place to visit for Hanukkah is Jerusalem, Israel; a place to learn and reflect for the holiday.
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Right click to copy the the printable Hanukkah puzzle below.
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Right click to copy the the printable Hanukkah puzzle
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* Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and nights, starting on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar (which is November-December on the Gregorian calendar).
* In Hebrew, the word "Hanukkah" means "dedication." It is the story of the Maccabees, a small band of Jewish fighters who liberated the Land of Israel from the Syrian Greeks who occupied it. Under the reign of Antiochus IV Epiphanies, the Syrian Greeks sought to impose their Hellenistic culture.
* In remembrance of the liberation, a candle is lit each of the eight days of Hanukkah.
* Children receive gifts of Gelt (in remembrance of the coins minted by the new independent Maccabee state) or money and play games of Dreidel (a spinning four-sided top.)
* The tradition of receiving a gift on each of the eight days of Hanukkah is fairly recent. Since Christians exchange gifts at Christmas, Jews have come to exchange gifts other than coins at Hanukkah, which comes at the same time of the year.
* The traditional foods consumed during the Hanukkah holiday are symbolic of the events being celebrated. Most are fried in oil, symbolic of the oil that lasted eight days.
* Latkes were originally symbolic of the cheesecakes served by the widow Judith, and later evolved to the potato/vegetable fried latkes most known today.
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Educational Hanukkah History Learning Guide
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