Then there is the number eight, which represents that which isĪbove, that which does not fit into the neat slots that hold the bits and In fact, the world itself was created in seven days. There are seven days of the week, seven classical planetsĪnd seven musical notes. Recitation of Hallel and prayers of thanksgiving. Sages instituted those days and made them holidays with the Lit the candelabrum from it for eight days. Them, they searched and found only one cruse of oil that remained with the seal The Chashmonean monarchy overcame them and emerged victorious over
Sanctuary, they defiled all the oils that were in the Sanctuary. This is because when the Greeks entered the Why is Chanukah ( Hanukkah) eight nights long? The Talmud asks and The ceremony, free of charge and open to all, draws thousands of attendees each year to the Ellipse in front of the White House lawn.
