Aleph Bet Jewish and Hebrew Education Programs in Victoria BC

What is Hanukah?

Also known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar.