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Phrase Hebrew script Translation Pronunciation Language Explanation Hag sameah: חַג שָׂמֵחַ: Happy holiday [χaɡ saˈme.aχ]: Hebrew Used as a greeting for the holidays, can insert holiday name in the middle; e.g. "ḥag Hanukkah sameaḥ" (חַג חֲנוּכָּה שַׂמֵחַ). [2]
The spelling Hanukkah, which is based on using characters of the English alphabet as symbols to re-create the word's correct spelling in Hebrew, [14] is the most common [15] and the preferred choice of Merriam–Webster, [16] Collins English Dictionary, the Oxford Style Manual, and the style guides of The New York Times and The Guardian. [17]
The English words, while not a translation, are roughly based on the Yiddish. "Oy Chanukah" is a traditional Yiddish Chanukah song. "Oh Chanukah" is a very popular modern English Chanukah song. This upbeat playful children's song has lines about dancing the Horah, playing with dreidels, eating latkes, lighting the candles, and singing happy songs.
To honor Chanukah, at sundown for eight nights, one additional candle in a menorah is added going from right to left, akin to the direction of Hebrew writing. This is a great time to recite ...
The date is always the same on the Hebrew or Jewish calendar because it is timed with the moon. 16 things to do in Peoria in December: Christmas concerts, holiday fun, comedy and more Heres what ...
Each December, families celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights. Here are the best Hanukkah wishes, greetings, blessings, and captions.
And for Your people, Israel, You performed a great deliverance and redemption unto this very day. Afterwards, Your sons entered the Holy of Holies of Your Abode, cleaned Your Temple, purified Your Sanctuary, and kindled lights in the Courtyards of Your Sanctuary, and designated these eight days of Chanukah to thank and praise Your great Name ...
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with these heartfelt Hanukkah greetings.