Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: Hanukkah

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After the Friday night Hanukkah service, Rabbi Goodstein invited everyone into the synagogue’s small cafeteria, where, at the entrance, two members invited attendees to vote on their favorite latke condiment: sour cream or applesauce.

Source: https://alaskapublic.org/2023/12/14/anchorages-local-hanukkah-gatherings-shine-light-on-tradition-and-food/

Another incident cited by Bitton took place during Hanukkah in December 2019, when a machete-wielding man broke into the home of a Hasidic rabbi in Monsey, N.Y., and wounded five men, one of whom later died.

Source: https://www.wnd.com/2023/01/antisemitism-comes-many-colors-days/

At the Hanukkah event Monday night, Biden said “we’re committed to providing military assistance to Israel until they get rid of Hamas” and proclaimed “I’m a Zionist” to cheers.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/12/11/news/biden-warns-public-opinion-can-shift-on-israel-as-wh-accused-of-snubbing-hostage-families-from-hanukkah-event/

Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day are all celebrated at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure during the holiday season, according to the parks’ websites.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/11/10/23954577/disneyland-holiday-events

Created by Dave Grohl and producer Greg Kurstin, the Hanukkah Sessions are a video series posted on Foo Fighters' YouTube channel.

Source: https://boingboing.net/2023/01/19/u-s-army-band-covers-foo-fighters-hits-in-medley.html

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump passes his adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner during a Hanukkah Reception at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 7, 2017.

Source: https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/kushner-trump/

Hey it’s only 238 days away, think we could get “The Hanukkah Song” out of him?

Source: https://nj1015.com/all-concerts-playing-prudential-center-now-through-end-of-summer/

“I had planned on being in space during Hanukkah and one thing led to another and they presented me with a dreidel and a traveling menorah.

Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/astronaut-celebrates-hanukkah-with-zero-gravity-dreidel-spin/

Ironically, Hanukkah celebrates a rebellion by Jews against the suppression of their faith by the Seleucid Greek Empire.

Source: https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2023/12/03/williamsburg-festival-organizers-cancel-hanukkah-menorah-lighting-fears-appearing-choose-sides-israel-hamas-war/

Israeli government officials in Miami acknowledged how difficult it can be to celebrate Hanukkah with the tragedy of war on everyone’s minds.

Source: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/as-hanukkah-begins-south-florida-jews-grapple-with-rising-antisemitism-heartbreak-of-war-2961405/

Last year they removed all of the Mardi Gras, Halloween and Hanukkah decor.

Source: https://1390granitecitysports.com/another-controversy-surrounding-hobby-lobby-fair-or-not-fair/

Look no further than Walmart, who are offering this adorable holiday Squishmallow, Kofi the Hanukkah Bear, for under $30 as we begin to ring in the season.

Source: https://nypost.com/article/best-hanukkah-gifts-for-everyone/

Melissa Franklin has always decorated her home for Hanukkah – proudly hanging a Star of David on her porch and placing her family’s menorah in the front window.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/11/18/the-israel-hamas-war-is-driving-a-surge-in-us-hate-crimes-these-jewish-americans-say-its-changing-the-way-they-live/

Or, it will celebrate a holiday, like the Fourth of July or Hanukkah.

Source: https://brobible.com/culture/article/taylor-swift-empire-state/

Otzma Yehudit chief Itamar Ben Gvir (R) and Israel Police Commissioner Yaakov Shabtai attend a Hanukkah ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, December 19, 2022.

Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-february-26-2023/

Protests led by a Jewish group demanding a ceasefire were held on Thursday in eight U.S. cities on the eighth night of Hanukkah, blocking streets and bridges in Washington and Philadelphia holding signs that read: "Let Gaza Live" and "Not in our name."

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/us-stresses-safety-for-gaza-civilians-as-israel-unrelenting-in-attacks/article_1a1bdd10-d962-5fe5-9e7c-c60f31c2a9b0.html

Thanksgivukkah allowed foodies to push boundaries and combine traditional Hanukkah and Thanksgiving flavors — think pumpkin challah and sweet potato latkes.

Source: https://www.jta.org/2023/11/20/united-states/10-years-ago-american-jews-celebrated-thanksgivukkah-can-we-get-that-vibe-back