DallasOn Thursday, Klyde Warren Park in Dallas will host a menorah lighting ceremony.
Hanukkah Celebration at Klyde Warren Park
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Where:
Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas
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When:
Thursday, December 26 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
On Thursday evening, Intown Chabad will host a free party.
There will be a brilliant pink Menorah lit.
Matisyahu, the Jewish reggae singer, will conduct a special acoustic show.
What They’re Saying:According to Rabbi Muska Plotkin, Thursday’s Menorah lighting can be a reminder that Dallas and Texas in general continue to be locations where people of various backgrounds can celebrate and honor their varied customs.
“I sincerely hope that tonight serves as a reminder to everyone, irrespective of origin or religion, to respect others, stand up for what you believe in, and be proud of who you are. The world would be much lighter and brighter if everyone could remember that lesson.
When is Hanukkah 2024?
Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024, marked the start of Hanukkah 2024, which ends on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
According to Chabad.org, it is celebrated for eight days to commemorate the Maccabees’ miracle and victory.
What is Hanukkah?
The eight-day Jewish holiday known as Hanukkah is typically observed in December, however it can occasionally begin in late November or conclude in early January.
According to a 2019 Associated Press NORC survey, approximately 5% of Americans practice Hanukkah, which is also spelled Chanukah.
The lighting of a candelabra, often called a menorah, is one of the festive customs connected to Hanukkah in the United States. Other customs include potato latkes, blue and white decorations, and occasionally silver decorations.
According to Western University, Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration of the miracle that occurred during the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
According to History.com, Syria reigned over Israel, then known as Judea, in 139 B.C.
The oil used to light the temple menorah was contaminated by Syrian soldiers who invaded Jerusalem and the Holy Temple.
Judah Maccabee led his followers in cleaning and rebuilding the Holy Temple after retaking it.
According to Chabad.org, Maccabee and the other Jews saw what they perceived to be a miracle as they participated in the temple’s rededication.
Maccabee and the Jews lighted a single candle during the rededication, using enough pure olive oil to last a day, but the candle flickered for eight nights.
The holiday customs used in America and other countries today were influenced by this miracle.
How is Hanukkah celebrated in the states?
Jewish folks usually light a candle on a menorah on each Hanukkah night. Following a brief blessing, these candle lightings are typically performed at home, at a doorway, or close to a window.
In addition to lighting menorahs, many individuals celebrate by giving to charities and other charitable deeds, which reflects the idea that God has called Jews to improve the lot of everyone on Earth.
According to Chabad.org, some individuals play with dreidels, which are tops with the Hebrew characters nun, gimmel, hay, and shin carved on them, during Hanukkah.
Eating fatty foods like doughnuts, potato pancakes (latkes), and dairy goods like cheese is another tradition to celebrate Hanukkah.
Is Hanukkah a federal holiday?
Although Hanukkah is not a government holiday in the states, some establishments that are managed by Jews may close on this day.
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The Associated Press and earlier FOX LiveNOW reporting provided the information for this article.
The Associated Press and earlier FOX LiveNOW reporting provided the information for this article.
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