Chanukah

Chanukah
1. Also known as the "Festival of Lights", commemorates the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. Chanukah is celebrated for 8 days during which one additional candle is added to the menorah on each night of the holiday.
2. Dedication

Yiddish-English dictionary (in roman letters). 2013.

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