Hanukkah

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What is Hanukkah?

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Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days.

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What miracle does Hanukkah celebrate?

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The miracle of Hanukkah celebrates the event where one day's worth of oil burned for eight days in the rededicated Temple.

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What are latkes?

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Latkes are special potato cakes traditionally eaten during Hanukkah.

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Why is light significant in Hanukkah celebrations?

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Light symbolizes the presence of God and the miracle of the oil, representing hope and faith.

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How many days did the oil last during the Hanukkah miracle?

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The oil lasted for eight days, although there was only enough for one day.

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Where was the oil lamp lit to celebrate Hanukkah?

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The oil lamp was lit in the Temple.

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What does the menorah represent in Hanukkah?

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The menorah is a nine-branched candelabrum used during Hanukkah, representing the eight days of the miracle and the shamash (helper candle) used to light the others.

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What is the significance of the dreidel in Hanukkah?

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The dreidel is a spinning top used in a game played during Hanukkah, symbolizing the struggle for Jewish identity and the miracle of the oil.

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What does the Hebrew word 'Hanukkah' mean?

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Hanukkah means 'dedication' in Hebrew, referring to the rededication of the Second Temple.

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What is the traditional greeting during Hanukkah?

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The traditional greeting is 'Hanukkah Sameach,' which means 'Happy Hanukkah'.