The American Israelite Newspaper

Treasured History of Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati

By Ady ManoryAssistant Editor Treasured History of Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati Date: January 22,

Courtesy of MyJewishLearning. (MyJewishLearning) — The Hebrew word Chanukah literally means “dedication.” (In modern Hebrew,

Courtesy of MyJewishLearning. (MyJewishLearning) — There is no mention either of the holiday of Chanukah,

Courtesy of MyJewishLearning (MyJewishLearning) —Many of the most well-known Chanukah traditions are universal. Whether you’re

Courtesy of MyJewishLearning. Photo credit: Hazon (MyJewishLearning) — Chanukah is today a time of celebration

Courtesy of MyJewishLearning. Photo credit: Michael Kauffmann/Wikimedia (MyJewishLearning) — Not every commandment is given a

Courtesy of MyJewishLearning. Photo credit: PikiWiki IsraelChanukah at Kibbutz Gan Shmuel circa 1952 (MyJewishLearning) —

Courtesy of MyJewishLearning. (MyJewishLearning) — Though not as elaborate as other Jewish holiday services, there

Courtesy of MyJewishLearning. (MyJewishLearning) — The Hebrew word for dreidel is sevivon, which, as in

Courtesy of MyJewishLearning. Photo credit: Getty (MyJewishLearning) — You need 44 candles for every menorah