As the final days of November come to an end, a very beautiful
tradition is celebrated all over the world and that is
Hanukkah. This tradition is one of the most important
in Orthodox and observant Judaism and the
Hanukkah 2021 celebrations will be better than last
year!
Hebrew for "a dedication", Hanukkah is a celebration that lasts 8
days. It is celebrated every year starting on the 25th of Kislev. In
this case, the third month of the Hebrew calendar, which in the
Gregorian calendar is the end of November and the beginning of
December. Did you know that Hanukkah 2020 was historic because
it was celebrated with Thanksgiving for the first time in 125 years?
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This religious holiday commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where according to legend the Jews revolted against the Greek Syrian oppressors during the Maccabean Revolt.
During Hanukkah, the candles of a special nine-armed candelabrum
called Menorah are lighted progressively. A new candle is lighted
every night until completing 8. In most cases, families celebrate with
gifts, prayers and food.
On the so-called
Hanukkah, not only candles are lighted, many families exchange gifts with
each other. Especially the children, because every night others give
them chocolate coins or some money. The children are the main
protagonists of the celebration during Hanukkah!
A very popular game during the celebration the dreidel. A type of
spinning top that has 4 letters of the Hebrew alphabet inscribed on it
forming the acronym "a great miracle happened there". If you are
looking for traditional Hanukkah food, you should try
Latkes (fried potato and onion cakes).
Hanukkah will begin on Sunday, November 28 this year
and will end on Monday, December 6. The precise date of
Hanukkah is determined by the Hebrew lunar calendar,
so each year is different.
Did you know that because of its traditions and location on the
calendar Hanukkah is often called the Jewish Christmas? That's why in
this blog ELife will give you a list of the best places to visit and
celebrate this Hanukkah.
Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate Hanukkah this
2021 with your beloved ones by booking with ELife.
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Hanukkah food is not the only thing you should try if you're looking for an authentic Jewish experience. That's why we suggest you 3 places where you can enjoy the celebrations. Happy Hanukkah!
New York City is one of the cities with the largest Jewish
populations. In fact, around 20% of the Jews in the United States live
in New York City, representing about 15% of the city's population.
That's why it hosts a lot of Hanukkah celebrations, including the
fired up of not one, but two of the largest menorahs in the world in
the cities of New York and Brooklyn.
At this incredible place you can gather around the 30-foot-tall,
6,000-pound steel menorah in Manhattan, or the other one with similar
size in Brooklyn, to kick off the Jewish Festival of Lights in style.
Playing the antique game of dreidel is serious business in New York
during the
Major League Dreidel competition.
Here you can have great showdowns with locals and visitors. And don't
miss the opportunity to taste gourmet latkes at the
Latke Festival, organized by the
Brooklyn Museum.
Here you can also enjoy drinks and food, ideal for all the Dreidel
League fans out there!
Israel is probably one of the most obvious places to celebrate
Hanukkah, since it's something every Jewish family should do at least
once in a lifetime. Enjoy the
Festival of Lights
like nowhere else, as Jerusalem is illuminated during the 8 nights of
Hanukkah.
During the annual Chanukah Torch Relay, people pass along a flame from
the town of Modi'in, where the Maccabees (the Hanukkah heroes) lived,
to the sacred Wailing Wall in Jerusalem's old downtown. Take a walking
tour of Jerusalem to see how families exhibit their menorahs in
windows or in special glass boxes along the cobblestone streets.
In Israel, children get a break from school during Hanukkah, so you'll
find plenty of family-oriented events throughout Jerusalem. There is
also a big Hanukkah party with live music in Tel Aviv at Independence
Park. Celebrate this Hanukkah 2021 in Israel and ride
with ELife on the airport transfer.
Home to a vibrant Jewish community for thousands of years, Rome's
modern Jewish neighborhood looks better than ever during the Feast of
Lights. Rome is perfect for spending this holiday and enjoy the vibe
of an authentic Jewish district.
Rome has a unique style of celebrating the tradition of eating fried
food in oil during Hanukkah. Don't miss the local specialty of fried
artichokes, called Carciofi alla Giudia. Don't doubt to make
your own gastronomic tour of Rome's Jewish quarter.
Try the Italian version of sufganiyot, called
Fritelle de Chanuka, which consists of a dough mixed with
raisins and aniseed, fried in oil and covered with hot honey. A truly
delicious Jewish dessert!
ELife can take you to Piazza Barberini to watch the menorah lighting
from Leonardo da Vinci Airport for only 71 USD. Celebrate
Hanukkah this 2021 with your beloved
ones and join the locals partying in the streets with lots of food,
dancing and wine!
See you next time, travelers!
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