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Hanukkah always starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev, and lasts for eight days. The Hebrew calendar does not line up with the western calendar because it has a completely different leap year system that can shift holidays each year by to 11-28 days.
Here are the coinciding secular dates for the upcoming years. The candle lightings begin on the evening BEFORE the first date:
2011: December 20-28
2012: December 8-16
2013: November 27-December 5
2014: December 16-24
2015: December 6-14
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Why does Hanukkah start in different months in a year?
Hanukkah starts on different days, but it almost always starts in December (or the last few days of November). Hanukkah is always on the 25th of Kislev, which is on the Jewish calendar. Because this calendar uses a different leap year system, it doesn't line up with the western calendar.
When does hanukka start and end?
This year (2011) the first candle was lit on Dec. 20. The eighth and last night of Hanukkah candlelighting will be on Dec. 27.
What is the date for the last day of Hanukkah?
It is sometimes on the 2nd of Tevet, and sometimes the 3rd of Tevet, depending on the year.
What year did Hanukkah and Purim occur?
Hanukkah: 165 BCE. Purim: about 360 BCE.
What year do Jews celebrate Hanukkah?
Every year.
When did Hanukkah start?
It always starts on the 25th of Kislev. This is a different date every year in the Western calendar, but it always comes out in December.
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When does Hanukkah start and end in an American calendar?
It depends on the year, since the Hebrew calendar is shorter than the normal Gregorian calendar. In the Hebrew calendar, Hanukkah starts on Kislev 25 and ends on Tevet 2 (or Tevet 3 if Kislev is short.) This year, Hanukkah begins in the evening of Saturday, December 8, and ends in the evening of Sunday, December 16.
What would one answer to the question of when is Hanukkah?
Hanukkah begins on 25 Kislev. For the year 2013, Hanukkah begins on November 27, 2013 and ends on December 5, 2013. Hanukkah is celebrated by the Jewish communities.
Can Hanukkah and Shabbat occur together?
Yes, it always will happen each year, since Hanukkah lasts 8 days.
When do Jews celebrate the festival of Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days starting on the 25th of Kislev, which occurs in December or late November, moving around slightly from year to year in the Gregorian calendar. See also:More about Hanukkah
Are there any parties for Hanukkah?
Yes, many synagogues and schools hold Hanukkah parties. The venues and times may change from year to year and should be checked.
