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The Alliance Defense Fund of Scottsdale, Ariz., said it was appropriate for the state to recognize Hanukkah by allowing the display of a menorah but unconstitutional to deny the nativity scene to recognize Christmas. Continue.
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Various Hasidic and Sefardic traditions have additional prayers that are recited both before and after lighting the Hanukkah lights. This includes the recitation of many Psalms, most notably Psalms 30, 67, and 91 (many Hassidim recite Psalm 91 seven times after lighting the lamps, as was taught by the Baal Shem Tov), as well as other prayers and hymns, each congregation according to its own custom.
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A Hanukkah bush is not to be mistaken with an actual Christmas tree which Russian Jews frequently use when celebrating Novi God, the celebration of the New Year, and devoid of religious meaning. Russian Jews in America and Israel often use Christmas trees in celebration of Novi God complete with the Russian version of Santa Claus (Ded Moroz), yet the celebrations are not signs of assimilation as often thought, but a tradition reflecting the secular Russian holiday (with the actual Christian Orthodox Christmas celebrated by Russian Christians in the beginning of January).
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How do you spell Hanukkah? Hanukkah is a Hebrew word, the Hebrew alphabet is different from the English one. In English, Hanukkah is spelled as it sounds when spoken. The beginning sound of the word is not used in English. It comes from the back of the throat - it sort of like clearing your throat when you say the word. So there are different ways to spell Hanukkah, take your pick.
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Hanukkah dreidels can be easily made by using regular household items. Simply find some empty milk cartons and gather some common craft materials to be on your way to celebrating Hanukkah. more »
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Obviously a Hanukkah bush would not bear decorations having explicit Christian associations (such as an ornament with a picture of the Magi). However, this is not a conspicuous omission because most U.S. traditional Christmas tree ornaments, such as colored balls and tinsel, have no such associations.
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