Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I noticed on my calendar that Hannukah is listed as December 16th -- this Saturday. As I understand, that would mean that the celebratory days leading up to the big day would be this week. Can anyone confirm? Signed, Jim 'I'm not Jewish, but I like Jewish People' in Merced, CA
Originally Posted By alexbook No, Hannukah (also spelled Chanukah or Hanukkah) begins at sundown this Friday (the 15th). It runs for 8 nights and days (note, not days and nights) and finishes at sundown on Saturday the 23rd.
Originally Posted By avromark What are you getting me for Chanukah, Alex? On a side note my roommate in College ended up setting off the fire alarm and having the entire dorm building evacuated on the first day of Chanukah.
Originally Posted By alexbook >>What are you getting me for Chanukah, Alex?<< Probably the same thing you're getting me for Christmas. ;-P
Originally Posted By wonderingalice You college scamps! ;-) When Mr. Alice lived in the "Sammy" (Jewish frat) House at University of Minnesota, he made his mark by ordering a pepperoni pizza for delivery on Passover. Arrgghh! *LOL*
Originally Posted By avromark I got you a nice big expensive present but I didn't have any money left over for post, so I gave it to myself and wondering I'll just modify your post for more humour. Note the post below is modified for humourous purposes only and would probably have resulted in a permanent red mark on the behind. <<When Mr. A lived in the "Sammy" (Jewish frat) House at University of Minnesota, he made his mark by ordering a ham and bacon pizza with double cheese in the name of the Rabbi for delivery on Passover. Arrgghh! *LOL*>>
Originally Posted By wonderingalice *LMAO* He's going to be SO disappointed he didn't think of all THAT!
