Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, is a Jewish holiday celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. It's marked by lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and enjoying traditional foods. Celebrated in Ventura and globally, Hanukkah symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness.

There are no specific prohibitions during Hanukkah. It is a time for joy and celebration, involving lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and gathering with loved ones.

The 8 days of Hanukkah commemorate the miracle of the Temple's menorah burning for eight days with a limited oil supply. This miracle symbolizes hope and spiritual resilience.

While both Hanukkah and Christmas occur around the same time and involve festive lights and gift-giving, they are distinct holidays with different religious and cultural significances. Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrating a miracle in Jewish history.

A Hanukkah menorah, or hanukkiah, has 9 candles. Eight candles represent each night of Hanukkah, and the ninth, the shamash (helper candle), is used to light the others.

The menorah symbolizes the miracle of the Hanukkah oil that lasted eight days in the Temple. It represents the triumph of light over darkness and is central to Hanukkah celebrations.

Hanukkah is the Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple, while a menorah is a candelabrum used during the holiday. Specifically, a Hanukkah menorah has