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🕎 Happy First Night of Hanukkah! Tonight, we light the first candle of the hanukkiyah, marking the beginning of Hanukkah—a celebration of miracles, hope, and perseverance. 📜 The Story of the Festival of Lights Over 2,000 years ago, the Maccabees reclaimed the Second Temple in Jerusalem after their victory. A small amount of oil, meant to last one day, burned for eight miraculous days, inspiring the traditions we hold dear. 🌟 Lighting the Hanukkiyah Each night, we add another candle, filling our homes with light and warmth, a reminder of the resilience and faith that sustained our ancestors. 🍩 Delicious Traditions Hanukkah is a time for family, joy, and culinary delights, from sufganiyot to latkes, connecting us to history through the flavors we cherish. Wishing you and your loved ones a Hanukkah filled with light, love, and countless blessings.

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