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Virtual Daily Sunset Service: Chanukah

Dec 20, 2022 at 5:30 PM

A tradition for over 75 years, the Readers Panel will light the candles of Chanukah during their nightly Sunset Service from Sunday, December 18 through Thursday, December 22 and on Sunday, December 25. Join these 30-minute services online at Experience Emanu-El, or on Facebook and YouTube. Click here for Candle Blessings and more Chanukah resources.

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6:00 PM

Chanukah

Dec 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Named for the Hebrew word for “dedication,” Chanukah commemorates the Maccabees’ defeat of the Syrians, which led to liberation of the Jews and the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in 165 B.C.E. Chanukah also is known as the “Festival of Lights” because of the custom of lighting candles over the course of eight days, […]

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