You may have seen many variations of the word Hanukkah, and more than one of them may have been right. Many people are stumped when it comes to spelling the name of this important Jewish holiday, and surprisingly enough, there is more than one way to do this. If you want to find out more, then just read on to learn how to spell Hannukah.
The Old English "Cristes Maesse" settled into a standard spelling for "Christmas" over 500 years ago. On the other hand, there is no "correct" spelling when it comes to the Jewish Festival of Lights. Whether you spell it Chanukah, Chanukkah, Hanukkah, Hanuka, or Channuka, you're probably right. Because of the linguistic differences between English and Hebrew, though, and depending on your priorities and taste, some are more correct than others. Essentially, as long as the name you have written looks like it could be pronounced "Hannukah" or "Channukah," it is considered acceptable by most.http://www.holidays.net/chanukah/spelling.htm
How to Spell Hanukkah
Rabbi Eli Levitansky teaches how to spell Hanukkah the traditional way in this Mahalo.com tutorial. The traditional spelling of the word is "Chanukah." The rabbi offers proper pronunciation tips. More Hanukkah (Chanukah) tutorials are available for viewing on the MahaloDotCom YouTube account.
Step One: Hanukkah Spelling and Pronunciation
The popular belief among many people is that hanukkah is spelling h-a-n-u-k-a-h. However, this is not the authentic spelling of the word. The authentic way to spell the word is c-h-a-n-u-k-a-h. In addition, the pronunciation of the word is different. With the ch at the beginning of the word, this spelling has more of an h sound at the beginning.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjXSPsexIgI However, despite this, there is no official spelling or pronunciation of the word.
Step 2: Other ways to spell Hanukkah
There are many other ways to spell hanukah besides the ways taught above. You can also spell the word without an extra k, so that it is spelled hanukah. The word can also be spelling with an extra n instead of an extra k so that it is spelled hannukah. The traditional spelling of Chanukah can also be spelled with an extra k, making it Chanukkah.http://joemaller.com/601/sixteen-ways-to-spell-hanukkah/
How to Celebrate Hanukkah
Rabbi Eli Levitansky offers information on how to celebrate Hanukkah through this Mahalo.com holiday tutorial. One way the holiday is through the lighting of the menorah each night. Hanukkah is also celebrated with traditional foods and games.
First Night of Hanukkah
Learn about the tradition of celebrating Hanukkah with Rabbi Eli Levitansky. This Mahalo.com produced video is part of a series about Hanukkah published on the Mahalo.com channel on YouTube.
How to Light Hanukkah Candles
Learn how to light Hanukkah candles with Rabbi Eli Levitansky. The menorah is lit with a lighting candle called the shamus. The first night only has one candle with each new night adding a candle. The first night has three blessings and other nights have two. This video is part of a series published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
Hanukkah Latkes and Sufganiyot
Rabbi Eli Levitansky talks about traditional Hanukkah foods in this video. Featured are latkes and sufganiyot. Full descriptions are provided about the food as well as why they became traditional at Hanukkah time. This Mahalo.com produced video is part of a series about Hanukkah published on the Mahalo.com channel on YouTube.
How to Play the Dreidel on Hanukkah
Rabbi Evi Levitansky discusses how to play the dreidel on Hanukkah. The dreidel is a four sided spinning top played with during the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah. This video is part of a wider series available on the Mahalo.com channel of videos available on YouTube.
What is Hanukkah Gelt?
Rabbi Eli Levitansky returns with another Mahalo.com produced video, this one teaches what is Hanukkah gelt? The video focuses on money, which is given to children at Hanukkah. Watch the video to learn more, this video is part of a wider series of videos produced on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
What time does Hanukkah begin?
If you have ever wondered when Hanukkah begins, then watch this video which will provide the answer. Hosted by Rabbi Eli Levitansky and produced by Mahalo.com this video is part of the Mahalo.com channel on YouTube.
When is Hanukkah?
If you have ever asked yourself the question when is hanukkah?, watch this video, which will answer all you need to know. The video is hosted by Rabbi Eli Levitanksy and is part of the Mahalo.com channel published on YouTube.
What is Hanukkah?
Rabbi Eli Levitansky discusses what is hanukkah, (the celebration of lights) in this Mahalo.com produced video. The traditions and history of Hanukkah are discussed as well as what it represents today. This video is published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube and is part of a wider series focusing on Hanukkah.
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How to Spell Hanukkah Tips
- Tip #1: Pronounce the word chanukah using more of an h sound, such as in the word high or house.
- Tip #2:Don't pronounciation the word with a CH sounds, act as though the C is silent when pronouncing chanukah
- Tip #3: Spell the word chanukah c-h-a-n-u-k-a-h if you want to use the authentic spelling.
