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Hanukkah Here is a little account of the Birth of this Holiday and its celebration. It also tells about the “Magic” of Hanukkah. Read below and enjoy.

The holiday originated when Judah the Maccabee and his followers reclaimed the temple in the village of Modi’in from Syrian King Antiochus IV. The temple was cleansed and prepared for rededication. The Hebrew word Hanukkah means “dedication.” When the sacred temple Menorah (candelabra) was relit, there was only enough sacred oil to burn for one day. Yet, according to tradition, the oil miraculously lasted eight days until more purified oil could be found. (more…)

Briss — Berith: the Jewish rite of circumcision performed on a male child on the eighth day of his life.

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bas mitz·vah
Pronunciation: bäs-’mits-v&
Function: noun
Usage: often capitalized B&M

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bar mitz·vah
Pronunciation: bär-’mits-v&
Function: noun
Usage: often capitalized B&M

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