What it remembers
Hanukkah begins on 25 Kislev and lasts eight days. It recalls the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in the time of the Maccabees. Tradition tells of a small amount of oil that kept the light burning for eight days.
One more light each night
A hanukkiyah has eight lights and a helper light, the shamash. The most widespread custom adds one light each night, with blessings and songs. It differs from the seven-branched menorah. When Hanukkah coincides with Shabbat, the lighting order and timing need preparation; consult your community’s guidance.
Sharing the festival
Latkes, sufganiyot and other foods cooked in oil vary by family and heritage. Playing with a sevivon or dreidel is another custom. Join a community lighting or share an evening at home; check times and food requirements, and keep lights in a safe location under supervision.
Where to get it in Buenos Aires
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See dates in the calendarEditorial approach
This guide summarizes practices that can vary across communities, families, and movements. We compare institutional references from different traditions and avoid presenting one custom as universal.