Chanukah

Begins sunset of Sunday, December 14, 2025 

Ends nightfall of Monday, December 22, 2025 

Chanukah commemorates the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem after a group of Jewish warriors defeated the occupying mighty Greek armies.

We light the menorah  candles that hold nine flames, one of which is the shamash (attendant), which is used to kindle the other eight lights. On the first night, we light just one flame. On the second night, an additional flame is lit. By the eighth night of Chanukah, all eight lights are kindled.