jst5150
12-04-2007, 10:19 PM
To everyone of the Jewish faith, including my family and myself, Happy Hanukkah, the festival of lights.
For those who would like some background, Hanukkah is a minor holiday and can be spelled 743 different ways. :-) It stretches eight nights (and starts at sundown tonight). The time period changes every year (the Hebrew calendar is based on three events, including the moon) and we do light candles using the Chamush shamash from right to left. :-)
For a more detailed explanation, which includes the bit about the eight days of oil, click here (http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday7.htm).
Again, Happy Hanukkah!
Jason
For those who would like some background, Hanukkah is a minor holiday and can be spelled 743 different ways. :-) It stretches eight nights (and starts at sundown tonight). The time period changes every year (the Hebrew calendar is based on three events, including the moon) and we do light candles using the Chamush shamash from right to left. :-)
For a more detailed explanation, which includes the bit about the eight days of oil, click here (http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday7.htm).
Again, Happy Hanukkah!
Jason