How Do You Spell FEAST OF DEDICATION?

Pronunciation: [fˈiːst ɒv dˌɛdɪkˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

The Feast of Dedication, also known as Hanukkah, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt. The spelling of "dedication" is [ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən] in IPA phonetic transcription, with the stress on the second syllable. The "-tion" ending is pronounced with a shwa sound in the second syllable, and "-ation" is a common suffix in English that forms nouns from verb roots. Overall, the spelling of the phrase "Feast of Dedication" reflects its religious and historical significance.

FEAST OF DEDICATION Meaning and Definition

1. The "Feast of Dedication" is a religious observance celebrated primarily by the Jewish community in commemoration of the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. This festival is also referred to as Hanukkah or the Festival of Lights.

   The Feast of Dedication is rooted in the historical events that occurred in the 2nd century BCE when the Jewish Maccabees successfully revolted against the ruling Seleucid Empire. After recapturing Jerusalem, they cleansed and rededicated the desecrated Second Temple. According to ancient accounts, the rededication lasted eight days and was accompanied by a miraculous event in which a small amount of sacred oil burned for eight days, even though there was only enough oil to last for a single day. This miracle is believed to symbolize the divine presence and blessing during this period.

   During the Feast of Dedication, Jewish individuals and families light the Hanukkah menorah, a special nine-branched candelabrum. Each night, one additional candle is lit, representing the miracle of the oil burning for eight days. The festival is also observed by exchanging gifts, playing traditional games with a spinning top called a dreidel, and eating foods fried in oil, such as latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly-filled doughnuts). Additionally, prayers and special blessings are recited, emphasizing the historical significance of the event and expressing gratitude for the ongoing blessings in one's life.

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