Holidays

Question 1

A Life of Trees and Fruits

Question

I heard there’s a Jewish holiday called "Tu B'Shevat”, also known as “The New Year for the Trees." When is it this year, and would you please explain the message of this holiday for us today? Thank you.

Tu B'Shevat

Question 2

Why Did it Take Eight Days to Make New Oil for the Menorah?

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Why did it take 8 days to produce new pure olive oil? An expert can do it in one hour.

Chanukah, Holidays

Question 3

Chanukah: Light and Darkness

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Dear Rabbi, what would you say is the main message of the holiday of Chanukah for us today? Thanks and happy Chanukah!

Chanukah, Holidays

Question 4

Tenth of Tevet: What and Why?

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Dear Rabbi, please tell me about the fast coming up next week. Thank you.

Fast Days, The Three Weeks, Holidays

Question 5

Chanukah Gelt

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Is it customary to give presents on Chanukah?

Chanukah, Holidays

Question 6

What Does “Dreidel” Mean?

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What does the word dreidel mean? Is it Hebrew, Yiddish or something else? Thanks.

Chanukah, Holidays

Question 7

How to Light Chanukah Candles

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Is it okay to light a mixed colored set of small red, green, blue, and yellow Chanukah candles? Does it matter as to the order that they are placed in the candle holder and the order in which they're lit? And what's the name of the holder, "menorah" or "chanukiah"? Thanks and happy Chanukah!

Chanukah, Holidays