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Sundown tonight, Dec. 8, begins the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah - which is an eight-day celebration, also known as the Festival of Lights. The holiday commemorates the rededication of the the temple in Jerusalem after a hard-won battle many centuries ago. To celebrate the miracle of not only winning the battle, but also the way a small amount of oil meant for one day's use burned for eight days, the Jewish people light the Menorah each night in remembrance. Several local temples will celebrate the season with special Hanukkah events and services. Other customs involve playing specific games and eating specific foods, including Hanukkah Latkes, like this recipe sent in to Roswell Patch last year by a local reader. Hanukkah Latkes 2 large …
Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Roswell with fun events and delicious recipes.
This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, and ends a week later on Sunday, Dec. 16. Jewish synagogues and congregations in Roswell include Temple Kehillat Chaim and Temple Beth Tikvah. Check their websites for Hannukah events. According to Chabad.org, Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev and lasts for eight days. For those of us who aren't attuned to the Jewish calendar, that translates to sundown on Saturday, Dec. 8. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the story of the Maccabean Revolt against Syrian rulers in present day Israel 2,300 years ago. The Maccabees wanted to rededicate Jerusalem's main temple but had only enough oil to kindle the Eternal Light for one day. The …
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Temple Kehillat Chaim
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Temple Beth Tikvah
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