Happy Chanukah! What to know about Hanukkah and how it’s celebrated around the worldHappy Chanukah!

Everyone here at Today’s Dough would like to wish everyone who celebrates Chanukah a Chag Semeach (happy holiday)!

Hanukkah, the Jewish “festival of lights,” holds a special place in the hearts of celebrants, spanning eight nights of candle lighting, family gatherings, and symbolic commemorations. The festival, meaning “dedication” in Hebrew, signifies the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem by a small group of Jewish fighters in the 2nd century BC. A miraculous event involving a tiny supply of oil that kept the menorah lit for eight days is remembered through nightly candle lighting and culinary traditions like preparing oil-based dishes such as latkes or potato pancakes.

In 2023, Hanukkah will be observed from December 7 to December 15, aligning with the Hebrew month of Kislev. Regardless of religious observance levels, Jews from Reform to Orthodox traditions focus on bringing light into darkness and highlighting the transformative power of small, determined efforts. The ritual involves lighting candles from right to left but igniting them from left to right, starting with the newest light. The Hanukiah, with its eight branches and a central candle called shamash, symbolizes spreading God’s light to all nations.

Hanukkah celebrations extend beyond individual households, with Hanukiah lighting in public spaces becoming increasingly prominent. Alongside these traditions, acts of charity and social work are integral to the celebration, reflecting the belief that God calls the Jewish people to contribute to making the world a better place for all………[read more]

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How might the values embedded in Hanukkah traditions, such as bringing light into darkness and the transformative power of small efforts, be applied to business and marketing strategies? Consider the impact on consumer perceptions, investor relations, and the overall economic landscape.