History of Chanuka

[Ender]

What is Chanuka?

The Talmud tells us that beginning with the 25th of Kislev, eight days of chanuka are observed, during which no eulogies are delivered, nor is fasting permitted. For when the Greeks entered the Sanctuary, they defiled all the oils, and when the Hasmoneans (the Maccabees) defeated them, they searched and found only one remaining jar of oil with the seal of the Kohen Gadol (the High Priest). Although it contained only enough oil to burn for one day, a miracle occurred, and the oil burned eight days. A year later the Rabbis designated these days as Yomim Tovim (Holidays) on which praise and thanksgiving were to be said. (Tractate Shabbat 21)

From Chanuka.com (http://www.chanuka.com/history.shtml)

JewishWeb.com (http://www.jewishweb.com/) - More information.

[McKitty]

And we celebrate that feastival of lights to this day as thanks to God for allowing the light to burn those eight nights. Personally, I love Chanukah and all the great memories that come with it each year ...even though I appear to be the only Jewish gal in Washington. Le sigh

[Rlib]

Anyone here heard the modern Chanukah story about the cellphone battery that lasted for eight days? ;)

[Ender]

No. If it's disrespectful I wouldn't have you post it.

If it's just a parody on the initial festival of lights story, I think it would be better posted in humor, as to not offend anyone here.

[Rlib]

Well I don't actually know where it is, just heard about it. I'd imagine it's a parody though.