Feast of Dedication

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Jewish_community
gptkbp:associated_with lighting of the menorah
gptkbp:can_include singing songs
gptkbp:celebrates the miracle of the oil
the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem
gptkbp:commemorates victory of the Maccabees
gptkbp:concluded_on 2nd of Tevet
gptkbp:duration 8 days
gptkbp:features special foods like latkes and sufganiyot
gptkbp:founded_in 2nd century BCE
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:Maccabean_Revolt
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Feast of Dedication
gptkbp:includes playing dreidel
gptkbp:involves reciting prayers
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:cultural_event
gptkb:observance
historical celebration
time for reflection
festival of lights
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of the menorah
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Israel
family traditions
festive meals
games and activities
special prayers
homes and synagogues
lighting the menorah
gptkbp:is_observed_in gptkb:Jewish_community
families
synagogues
winter season
Jewish families
Jewish children
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by music and dance
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with community events
charity and giving
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Jewish_community
Jewish religious calendar
gptkbp:is_recognized_as a time of joy
gptkbp:is_recognized_by Jewish communities worldwide
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Judaism
gptkbp:is_significant_for gptkb:children
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Hanukkah
gptkbp:lighting one candle each night
gptkbp:observance_includes reading from the Torah
gptkbp:occurs_in gptkb:December
gptkbp:often_includes spinning dreidels
gptkbp:originated_in the Maccabean victory
gptkbp:related_to miracle of the oil
the story of Judith
gptkbp:started_in 25th of Kislev
gptkbp:symbolizes religious freedom
gptkbp:tradition gifts
the festival of Purim
gptkbp:was_marked_by gptkb:community_gatherings
family gatherings
the rededication of the Temple
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Haggai
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6