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Chanukah Flash Mob, November 2009, Jerusalem

In 2009, the non-profit organization Nefesh B’Nefesh brought over 150 participants together on the central Ben Yehuda Street for the first ever Jerusalem flash mob. The flash mob was held in honor of Chanukah, the eight-day Jewish winter festival of … Continue reading

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Leftover Chanukah Candles and Chanukah Gifts

Q: Once the festival of Chanukah comes to an end, what does one do with the stubs of the candles that blew out before burning out completely?

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Eight Days of Chanukah- What’s the Spiritual Significance?

According to Kabbalistic teachings, the number seven is the number of perfection that is achievable through natural means whereas eight symbolizes that which is beyond the realm of the natural and it’s limited perfection.

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Where should the Chanukiya be placed?

The idea behind the Chanukiya is to publicize the Chanukah miracle, therefore the Chanukiya should be placed in a publicly visible place so that the outside world can be made aware of it. Additionally, when lighting the Chanukiya, all members … Continue reading

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