Learn how people celebrate Hanukkah in Israel
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| Hi, everybody! In this lesson, you'll learn some important phrases for Hanukkah in Israel and some valuable cultural tips. |
| In Hebrew, Hanukkah is called... |
| חנוכה |
| [slowly] חנוכה |
| However, Jewish people don't observe Western Christmas at all. |
| Instead, Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, is celebrated over eight days in November and December each year. Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the second Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. |
| On חנוכה, or "Hanukkah," Hebrew people greet each other by saying חנוכה שמח! |
| (slow) חנוכה שמח! |
| It means "Happy Hanukkah!" |
| When you meet someone on Hanukkah, be sure to greet them with this phrase. |
| Jewish people celebrate the holiday with special events and customs. The most popular food to eat during Hanukkah is... |
| לְבִיבָה |
| (slow) לְבִיבָה |
| It means "potato cake." |
| For Hanukkah, fried potato cakes are a traditional dish. |
| These deliciously crispy cakes are served with sour cream and applesauce. Contemporary recipes feature alternative ingredients, such as pumpkin, cauliflower, and a special Moroccan spice blend. |
| Let's wrap up this lesson by recapping what you've learned. Listen to the words and repeat after me. |
| "Hanukkah" |
| חנוכה |
| * beep |
| חנוכה |
| "Happy Hanukkah" |
| חנוכה שמח! |
| * beep |
| חנוכה שמח! |
| "potato cake" |
| לְבִיבָה |
| * beep |
| לְבִיבָה |
| Well done! [pause] Here's a fun fact! Do you know a special custom Jewish people observe over Hanukkah? |
| Hanukkah is observed from December 24 till the first day of the new year. Over these eight days, a candle is lit each day on a special candle holder, called the 'חנוכייה'. |
| You just learned about how Hebrew people celebrate Hanukkah and some important facts about the holiday. |
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| See you soon! Toda raba! |
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