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Today is Sunday, Kislev 24, 5780 · December 22, 2019

Today's Laws & Customs

• Chanukah Begins Tonight; Kindle One Light this evening
The eight-day festival of Chanukah begins tonight. In commemoration of the miracle of the oil (see "Today in Jewish History" for Kislev 25) we kindle the Chanukah lights -- oil lamps or candles -- each evening for eight days, increasing the number of lights each evening. Tonight, the first night of Chanukah, we kindle one light. (In the Jewish calendar, the day begins at nightfall; this evening, then, commences the 1st day of Chanukah).

On the 1st night of Chanukah, we recite three blessings before lighting.

The lights—which ideally should be kindled soon after sunset—must burn for at least half an hour after nightfall. Learn more about the proper lighting time.
 
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Light Up The World

FEATURED PHOTO: Menorahs light up the streets of the Old City of Jerusalem all week long during Hanukkah (Shutterstock).

It is a brilliant light Which gives off rays on every side— And therein His glory is enveloped

Habakkuk 3:4 (The Israel Bible™)

Hear the verse in Hebrew

v’-NO-gah ka-OR tih-YEH kar-NA-yim mi-ya-DO LO v’-SHAM khev-YON u-ZOH

Hanukkah is often referred to as "the festival of lights". The Hebrew word for light, ohr, is very similar to the word for awaken, ayr. From this we learn that light is the element that awakens creation to development. Just as physical light stimulates the physical growth of plants, spiritual and intellectual light stimulates man to achieve his full potential.
 
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It's A Great Week To Be A Kid

FEATURED PHOTO: Sufganiyot, jelly doughnuts, are one of the delicious foods enjoyed on Hanukkah (Shutterstock).

A psalm for praise. Raise a shout for Hashem, all the earth
Psalms 100:1 (The Israel Bible™)

Hear the verse in Hebrew

miz-MOR l’-to-DAH ha-REE-u la-do-NAI kol ha-A-retz

Hanukkah is a time of praise and thanksgiving for the miracles Hashem performed and continues to perform for His children on a daily basis. While Hanukkah is celebrated by every Jew, it is a particularly fun and joyous time for children. Some of the beloved Hanukkah traditions include eating fried sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts), exchanging gifts and playing with sevivonim (spinning tops).
 
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