When is Hanukkah (Chanukah) in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015?
Hanukkah Dates
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Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev, and lasts for eight days. Here are the coinciding secular dates for the upcoming years:
2011: December 20-28
2012: December 8-16
2013: November 27-December 5
2014: December 16-24
2015: December 6-14
The first candle of the menorah is lit at nightfall of the first date listed above (for each year).
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When is Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015?
When is Purim in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015?
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The 9th candle (presumably you mean the shamash, which is usually in the middle) is lit on the first night of Chanukah and is used to light the other candles (including the candle for the first night on the far right of the menorah). It remains lit after lighting them.
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I have some Jewish friends and wanted to know if and when the ninth candle is lit?
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This year, the last night is December 27th, and all eight lights of the menorah are lit that night.
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It's wonderful that you'd like to become closer to your Jewish heritage! For starters, light the menorah for each of the remaining nights of Chanukah. If you do not have a menorah, I am sure that your local Chabad center would be happy to help you get one. There is more to do, but this would be a wonderful start. Feel free to contact us directly via the Ask the Rabbi button on the top of this page.
Happy Chanukah!
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I would like to wish all my Jewish brethren a Happy Chanuka.
From a Christian who supports Isreal.
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i'm a jew.....what is the most important thing i can do to usher in the chanuka season......
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I want to have a Hanukkah dinner for my 2 stepsons. I understand this year is is the 21st -28th. Does that mean the last night of Hanukkah is actually on the 27th since the first night of Hanukkah is celebrated the eve before the 21st?
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I really look forward to these eight days of prayer, lighting the Menorah, song, food, drinks and celebration with family and friends. Sharing the Lights throughout the Universe.
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I was raised Jewish from age 3 but turns out my family is Catholic. I was friends with a Jewish lady, I was her only friend. Spent her high holidays together with her. She wore lace on her head & prayed over the food. I shall never forget her, I was also alone but not after we met each other & she let me spend days with her. We grew attached. We were close friends. Ah but that was another time.
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