Entity: HANUKKAH
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that commemorates the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem after its defilement by Antiochus of Syria. It is an 8-day holiday beginning on the 25th of Kislev, celebrating the recovery of Jerusalem and the subsequent rededication of the Second Temple during the Maccabean Revolt.
Hanukkah
Etymology
The Hebrew word Hanukkah means 'dedication.' It is also known as the Festival of Lights.
Definition
Hanukkah is an 8-day Jewish holiday beginning on the 25th of Kislev, commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem after its defilement by Antiochus of Syria.
Historical Context
Hanukkah commemorates the recovery of Jerusalem and the rededication of the Second Temple during the Jewish Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire.
Cultural Significance
Hanukkah is symbolized by lighting the menorah, playing dreidel games, and enjoying traditional foods like latkes and sufganiyot.
Related Concepts
The holiday is associated with the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days in the Temple menorah and the concept of dedication and perseverance.
See Also
An important Jewish holiday that symbolizes dedication and victory over oppression.