Hanukkah

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It's perhaps the best known Jewish festival of the year, but what exactly are Hanukkah's origins, and why was it first celebrated?

On today's episode of the Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined once again by Dr Jodi Magness to answer these questions and unravel the hol ...

In this lesson, two radio announcers discuss the Jewish "Festival of Lights" in Chinese. Get the abridged history of the holiday along with your essential candle vocabulary. You'll be ready for your first Chinese Hanukkah in no time. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1558 

This week, we want to tell you the story about the origin of Hanukkah. This is a story from the Jewish Faith, and it's well loved all around the world. We hope you like it! 

Today, we're lighting up the Festival of Lights with fun, laughter, and delicious treats. Whether you're familiar with Hanukkah or just curious to learn, this episode is a delightful dive into the traditions and stories of this cherished Jewish holiday. From lighting the menorah ...  Show more