Before this year, Hannukkah was a minor festival that people barely celebrated.
When is 1880?
It all started in 1840 when Penina Moise, a Jewish Sunday school teacher, wrote this.
What is a hymn or song about dedication to being Jewish?
Light in Hebrew.
What is Ohr?
Hannukkah was a way for Jews to adapt to American culture. Ironically, the story of Hannukkah, the Jews were being forced to adapt to this culture.
What is Greek culture (Hellenism)?
The word Hannukkah means this
What is dedication?
Jewish Immigrants who came between 1881 and 1924 thought that providing their children with this in December proved they were becoming American.
What is giving presents?
If this Hebrew letter is found on a Driedle, then the Driedle is Israeli.
What is Pei instead of Shin?
Cincinnati Rabbi Max Lilienthal was one of the first to adapt some Christian events for his Jewish congregation during this war.
What is Civil War?