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Laws & Lore

Readings from the classic work "The Book of our Heritage"

By Eliyahu Kitov

About Chanukah
About Chanukah
What is Chanukah? The Rabbis taught: For when the Greeks entered the Sanctuary, they defiled all of the oils used for kindling the Menorah. And when the Hasmonean House prevailed...
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Lighting the MenorahLighting the Menorah
When to Light
Where to Light
How to Light
What to Light With
Additional Prayers
Additional Prayers
The special Chanukah prayers and Torah readings.
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Working on Chanukah
Working on Chanukah
Working on Chanukah; what is permitted and what not? And why do women practice a special work stoppage while the Chanukah candles burn?
Chanukah Foods
Chanukah Foods
Although festive meals are not prescribed for the days of Chanukah, it is traditional to eat foods that are fried in oil...
Additional Customs
Additional Customs
Chanukah gelt, dreidel, and other Chanukah traditions.

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 Texts and Prayers
Chanukah Gelt
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 Dreidel Wizard
Chanukah Foods
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