Articles in Jewish Holidays
8 Things That Make Hanukkah Special
• Light the menorah and reflect upon Messiah's faithfulness to those who keep His Word
• Give gifts to loved ones - and do something special for someone in need
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Hanukkah: The Eight-Day Party in Praise of God
O Hanukkah, O Hanukkah
A festival of joy
A holiday, a jolly day
For every girl and boy
Spin the whirling dreydls
All week long
Eat the sizzling latkes
Sing a happy song
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How to Host a Passover Seder
One of the most moving moments in the life of Jesus occurs at the very end of His earthly ministry. It is known as the Last Supper - the final gathering of Jesus and the disciples to celebrate Passover on the last night of His earthly life.
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Jesus the Messiah in the Four Cups of Passover
The four cups of Passover are an integral part of the Passover celebration. They stand for each of the four promises the Lord makes to His people in Exodus 6:6-7.
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Menorahs
They're large, they're small. They're made of metal, ceramic or even glass. They use candles, oil or electricity. They are stately, modernistic and everything in between. The Jewish creative impulse finds full expression with Hanukkah menorahs. The only thing they must have is provision for nine lights - one for each night - and a shamash (servant) candle to light them all. Although the Hanukkah lamp is technically called a hanukkiah, most Jews call it a menorah anyway.
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Modern Samaritans and the Ancient Passover Sacrifice
One day, while passing through the disreputable district of Samaria, Jesus encountered a woman at a well. You know the story. The woman, uncomfortable at the direction of the conversation, switched to a religious point: "Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where one ought to worship" (John 4:20).
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