About Teen Life: All About Hanukkah

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Teen Life From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor Tonight is the second of eight nights of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of the lights. Here is some information for teens about the history, culture and traditions of the celebration! What is Hanukkah? Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. It starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev, which coincides with late November-late December on the secular calendar... Read more See More About:  hanukkah  jewish holidays  Facts About Hanukkah Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration commemorating the military victory of the Jewish Maccabees over the Greek-Syrians. Hanukkah also commemorates the re-dedication of the Second Temple in 164 BCE. Read more See More About:  hanukkah songs  music history  celebrations What to Eat and Enjoy on Hanukkah Like many Jewish holidays, Hanukkah has accompanying food traditions. Fried foods like "sufganiyot" (jelly-filled doughnuts) and "latkes" (potato pancakes) are especially popular, as are dairy foods... Read more See More About:  hanukkah  hanukkah food  latkes Top 10 Jewish Sites for Teens Here are some quality Jewish sites for Jewish teens who want to learn about and connect to their heritage. Everything from celebrating holidays, to learning more about the religion and meeting other Jewish teens is covered...Read more Teen Life Ads Hanukkah Hanukkah for Kids Letters Party Hanukkah Game Jewish Crafts Featured Articles Gluten-Free Hanukkah Gift Ideas Hanukkah Candle Lighting Blessings What is Hanukkah Gelt? Jewish Teens and Children Youth Groups Hanukkah 101 Hanukkah Video Round-Up   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Teen Life newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement