I think i know the meaning of Chanukkah..eight-dayJewish festival of lights held in december commemorating the rededication of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalam in 165 BC
..dose Hanukkah mean the same festival..
I think it is the same ..I don't practis Judaism.my faith is Islam .I am trying to understand why it has two different spelling.( no disrespect what so ever against Judaism ) a Jewish friend argues it is a separate holy day..but he cant remember
2006-10-01 00:54:59 · 8 answers · asked by JJ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Hanukkah
calypso 48 ...my friend is 100% Jew and 150% Judaist .that you can't take away from him
2006-10-01 01:14:36 · update #1
Thank you Swim team and happy yom Kippur to you to
2006-10-01 06:50:05 · update #2
Yes, they're the same. Since Hebrew uses a different alphabet from English, there are many ways to transliterate (this means to write something out phonetically in a different alphabet - not the same as to translate) a word. It comes more complicated because there are many different pronunciations of Hebrew - these are basically like seperate dialects. Some spellings have become more common than others. As a Muslim, I'm sure you can relate. The central text of Islam can be written in English as
Qur'an, Quran, Coran, Koran, etc.
There's one spelling in Arabic. But when you try to write it in English, suddenly there are many ways to write it, and to mis-pronounce it. ;)
The holiday you're talking about can be written "Chanuka," "Hanukkah," "Chanukah," "Hanuka"... you get the idea.
I hope this helps.
2006-10-01 02:26:36 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are the same. The reason that you sometimes find different spellings is because the pronunciation is so hard to spell. The first sound is deep in the throat, sort of an "H" sound, but rougher, almost like you are gargling. This sound is spelled by some people with an "H" and by other people with a "CH".
It's the same holiday, just a spelling variation.
2006-10-01 00:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by Deb F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hebrew is a language spoken by the Jewish people. A Jew is someone who follows the laws of the Torah. Hebrews were considered either the descendents of Eber or Abraham but were probably from Eber. They were the forerunners of the "Israelites" who in turn were the forerunners of Jews. Jews are people, no matter what ethnic background, who follow the Jewish faith. It can get muddled from time to time and the words "Hebrews" and "Israelites" have come to mean different things at different times. I am Jewish and of Semitic ancestory and I may be from the ancient "Hebrews" but who knows. What I do know is that I am Jewish and I speak Hebrew both in the Shul and at home. I am an Israeli, a citizen of Israel (although you do not have to be Jewish or speak Hebrew to be a citizen).
2016-03-27 00:45:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-10-01 00:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by The Foosaaaah 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, exactly the same thing. There are many accepted spellings of Hanukkah (my preference), not just the two. They should all, however, be pronounced the same. Your friend should be more in touch with his/her own heritage.
2006-10-01 01:01:40 · answer #5 · answered by calypso4811 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Just like in Arabic you have sounds that don't translate perfectly, (Koran, Quran), it's the same in Heberew. It has a vocalized "H' which can be transliterated several ways.
2006-10-01 02:59:44 · answer #6 · answered by ysk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-02 03:29:01 · answer #7 · answered by wondergirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they do mean the same thing... by the way happy yom kippur its 2day!!!
2006-10-01 05:25:29 · answer #8 · answered by swim_team_rox 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋