A hanukkiyah is a candelabrum with eight candle holders in a row and a ninth candle holder set a little above the others. It’s different from a menorah, which has seven branches and was used in the Temple before it was destroyed in 70 CE. A hanukkiyah is nevertheless a kind of menorah. The hanukkiyah is used during the Jewish …

A dreidel has one Hebrew letter on each side. Outside of Israel, those letters are: נ (Nun), ג (Gimmel), ה (Hay) and ש (Shin), which stand for the Hebrew phrase “Nes Gadol Haya Sham.” This phrase means “A great miracle happened there [in Israel].” After the State of Israel was founded in 1948 the Hebrew letters were changed for dreidels …

25 सालों से कला जगत अंधेरे में है कि वास्तव में ब्रिटिश स्ट्रीट आर्टिस्ट ‘बैंक्सी’ कौन है। कुछ लोग यह रहस्य सुलझाने के करीब होने का दावा करते हैं परंतु फिलहाल किसी के पास इस सवाल का निश्चित उत्तर नहीं है। दुनिया भर के कला प्रेमी ‘बैंक्सी’ की कला के प्रशंसक हैं परंतु विशेषज्ञ तथा जनता दो दशकों से अधिक समय …

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that falls on the 25th of the Kislev month, according to the Hebrew calendar. The celebration of this festivity continues for eight consecutive days and nights. Hanukkah holiday is also known by the name Chanukah. In Hebrew, the meaning of the word Hanukkah is dedication. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of minority …

Hanukkah, the “festival of lights”, starts on the 25th day of the Jewish calendar month of Kislev. Kids love the holiday, which is celebrated for eight dazzling nights. From the lighting of the menorah to the reciting of blessings and all the traditions in between, they are mesmerized by the magic of this celebration. It is a time to remember …

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival celebrated annually by Jews all over the world. One of the essential observances of the festival comprises of lighting the candles. Candles are lit by the Jews to commemorate the victory of Maccabees’ soldiers over the mighty Syrian army and the miracle of the oil that lasted in the holy temple for eight days. Another …

Hanukkah is fast approaching and so is the festive mood of every Jew. Amidst all the festivity, it is quite obvious that you miss the person who is away from the family or those distant family members who cannot come over to enjoy the occasion with you. However, while you can’t meet them, you certainly can send your wishes across. …

Men’s Hockey World Cup Sport: Field hockey Founded: 1971 No. of teams: 12 Continent: International (FIH) Most recent champion(s): Australia (3rd title) Most titles: Pakistan (4 titles) 2018 Official website: https://www.worldcup2018.hockey/ Hockey World Cup: About The Event The Men’s Hockey World Cup is an international field hockey competition organised by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). The tournament was started in …

Hanukkah is an annual Jewish festival that is celebrated with tremendous verve and enthusiasm by the Jewish fraternity across the world. The religious occasion is celebrated to commemorate the victory of the minority Macabees’ soldiers over the mighty Syrian army. The Jewish win led to the re-dedication of the holy temple of Jews. The festival is also associated with the …

Hanukkah is an annual Jewish festival celebrated with much enthusiasm all across the globe. It holds immense religious significance among the Jewish community and is celebrated to commemorate the re-dedication of their holy temple and the famous win of the minority Jewish soldiers over the mighty Syrian army. Hanukkah is also identified as the festival of lights, as it involves …