
When Does Hanukkah Start and More Facts about Chanukah
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I'm "Native American', I had the pleasure to host a Jewish family during COVID..I want to learn more.
My Father was a 1st Generation American Rabbi who grew-up in a Christian Orphanage. As I grew-up he emphasized the "Struggle" of the people to retain their Jewish faith in the face of overwhelming odds, just as he had done in the orphanage. He often recounted the day when he was accepted into college. While still in the orphanage he celebrated Chanukah even though it was not the right time of the year. He celebrated because this was the time of his personal re-dedication of his own Temple. My wife & I are both Born Again Jews who continue to celebrate the Jewish Holy Days as well as the Christian days of faith. This time of year takes on a special meaning to us similar to my Father's as we re-dedicate ourselves to G_D for HIS use & glory just before we celebrate the birth of HIS Firstborn of MANY Brethren.
I enjoyed your story of your time with a Jewish family during Covid19. I too am a Born Again Christian. You don’t hear that phrase enough now days. I fear we as Christians are falling short in our commission to “To go into the world and tell others about the saving power of Jesus”. Great story. Thank you for sharing.
Happy Hanukkah
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Chanukah can begin as early as LATE November not EARLY November, or as late as late December.
Ours is a mixed faith family, so we celebrate everything. The joke with our kids and their friends was that every year, the menorah burned down the Christmas tree! Our menorah is an antique, bought by my husband's Grandma Molly in 1915. She gave it to us when we were married, and we cherish it. I have her recipe and my mother-in-law's for latkes - potato pancakes, and we enjoy them - usually on the 8th night when all the candles are lit. Our friends are of all faiths, and when the kids were small, we'd have a Hanukkah party on the last night and invite everyone to share the traditions. Everyone looked forward to it. I learned to play the Hanukkah Hymn, otherwise known as "Rock of Ages" (not the Christian hymn of that name) on my harp a few years ago, and my family loves to sing the holiday songs. One of my Jewish nursing students said to me today "Miracles still happen, so shine brightly and pass your Light to the world!" Good advice no matter what your religion. Happy Hanukkah, everyone.
That is beautiful. Your comments speak to my soul. I am Christian; however, my Lord and Saviour was born and raised Jewish. Therefore, Jewish people and their traditions mean a lot to me. God bless you.
Thank you
The start of Chanukah is not always at the end of December. It goes according to the Jewish calendar. I believe it is the 25th day of the 9th month. That day could be right after Thanksgiving or it could b Xmas Eve.
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