Hanukkah and Christmas on the same day

The Jewish festival of Hanukkah begins on the same night every year: the 25th of Kislev. The traditional Jewish calendar is based on lunar months of either 29 or 30 days, that means that the holiday can fall anywhere from Nov. 27 to Dec. 26.  

The lunar year is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, so the calendars don't line up exactly. The Gregorian calendar uses leap days to fix the difference, but the lunar calendar needs a leap month.

The word “Hanukkah” derives from a Hebrew verb meaning “to dedicate.” The holiday, which is observed for eight nights and days, commemorates the rededication of Jerusalem’s temple after the successful second-century B.C. Maccabean Revolt. 

The miracle of the oil: In the temple, they found only sacred oil for one day’s lighting of the menorah. Miraculously, it continued burning for eight days, long enough for a new supply to be pressed and prepared.

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For Hanukkah blessings, click here.

More about the Festival of Lights, click here.

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The Jewish High Holidays and my birthday are memories. I'm grateful for this new year and to my husband and kitties who make me laugh. 

Many of my jewelry and kippah designs are ready to mail. 

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Comfort Colors Cat Lovers Sweatshirt - testing a new sweatshirt product

Personalized Cat Photo Custom Name Ornament 

Our 2 cats are such a huge part of our family, so I thought you might enjoy personalized cat lovers designs to wear or to gift. 

Which is your favorite? 

Jewish Gifts & Scorpio Birthdays

Jewish Gifts & Birthdays

Hanukkah Designs are ready for your purchase (click on the images). We light the first Chanukah candle on Dec. 25, 2024 this year. 

The High Holidays showed me how important people and joy are in my life. Take time to celebrate yourself.

Please place your orders by Dec. 10 to make sure you receive your items on time. 

Birthday: Nov 1st is my birthday. I'm celebrating with my bff from college one day, and another with my husband and brother-in-law. My hubby's birthday is on the 16th. We're both Scorpios. 

Scorpio's birthstone is Topaz - is derived from the Sanskrit word "tapas", meaning fire. 

Yellow Topaz, a quality gemstone, comes from Russia and Brazil, and there are also mines in Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Texas. Topaz has been known for at least 2000 years.

The properties of Topaz: 

• Constancy, loyalty, faithfulness and friendship 
• Strength, releasing tension and balancing emotions 

Metaphysical properties: 

• Instills faith that you can bring all manner of good things into your life
• Attracts helpful people into your life that will benefit you and may bring new friendships

Healing properties: 

A solar plexus chakra and sacral chakra stone - the stomach area.

• Excellent for liver, kidney and bladder problems or imbalances
• Helps to calm stress and irritability
• Recharge your energy.

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Happy Hanukkah and New Jewish Holiday Designs

Hanukkah and Other Jewish Holidays

Happy early Hanukkah to you

May the miracles of Hanukkah and the lights be shared throughout the world and let our souls shine brightly.

What I've been up to

Like everyone else, I've been praying for the hostages to be returned home in Israel. I'm happy to return that one of the people (I adopted to pray for) has been released and returned home.

I've had to limit my news and social media intake because of the horrible situation in Israel and around the world. 

Daily, I've been wearing Jewish earrings and Hanukkah shirts and socks as a proud Jewish woman. 

 

Switching Gears

My arthritis isn't helping me to make jewelry and kippot, right now, so I've switched gears to design new physical products which my print partner will produce. It's a lot of fun and my design skills are improving

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New Jewish Holiday Designs 

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I hope you have a shining and bright Hanukkah filled with friends, family, and latkes. 

P.S. Please check my LinorStore Designs shop often. I'm adding new designs every other day. 

 

Hanukkah Designs You'll Love

 Can you believe there are only 10 sleeps until the Festival of Lights? 

There are plenty of items to choose from. Quantities are limited.

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Check out these designs. Please click on the images for more information.









You can save with the coupon code above on my handmade jewelry, uniquely designed wire wrapped kippot & tallit accessories, and more, each crafted with love and care.

 May HaShem bring more light and love into our lives. 

For these items made with my printing partner, I cannot guarantee delivery during Hanukkah.









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Pinkspiration is Coming Aug 27

You'll want to see the new designs in my Etsy shop. One of my inspirations is Barbie pink with the release of the Barbie movie. I've been a fan of the color pink since I was a child, and Barbie was a huge part of my life growing up. Seeing the movie reminded me that "I could do anything." 

You'll love more pink jewelry designs beginning on August 27. 

My 2nd inspiration is Rosh HaShanah. Elul is a time to review one’s deeds and spiritual progress over the past year, and prepare for the upcoming “Days of Awe” of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. I hope it's as much as a spiritual cleansing for you as it is for me. 

I'll be using my new Rosh HaShanah Table Runner and Napkins Set in yellow. 

Pinkspiration

You may be surprised to see pink Hanukkah jewelry (a secret) and home decor designs made with my print partner. 

Notice that I'm offering customization on some of these fabulous gift ideas. 

Mark your calendars for August 27 to see more of the collection here.

Look forward to Custom Orders

Custom Orders

You can be happy like my author friend Kathleen, who placed a custom order with me for a T-shirt. If you love Cheese, Books, and Chocolate, this shirt is for you! 

Many of the products that I partner with a print company to make, are custom orders.If you ever have any questions about the products or designs before you order, just send me a message on Etsy. I'm just a click away and believe there's no such thing as a silly question. 



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 📣 Unwrap the magic of Hanukkah with personalized T-shirts and delightful family gifts! 🎁 Mark your calendars for Sept 8, as I unveil an array of unique designs to add a touch of joy to your celebrations. 🕯️




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Hanukkah Traditions

The word hanukkah means dedication. The Festival of Lights celebrates the rededication of the holy Temple after the Greeks destroyed it, trying to force Greek cultures and beliefs on Jewish people.

Our hero of the story is Judah Maccabee, who led a small army against the Greeks and won the battle driving the Greeks from the land.

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When they relit the menorah in the holy Temple, they found only a single container of ritually pure olive oil that normally would last one day, but this one lasted eight. The sages instituted the holiday of Chanukah to celebrate the miracle.

You add a new candle to the menorah for each of Chanukah's eight nights and light them after sundown. The ninth candle, called the shamash (“helper”) is used to light the others. 

There are actually arguments about lighting all the candles on the first night or the last. The most common practice is to light one additional candle each night, placing them from right to left, but lighting them from left to right. 

Leaf Kippah

Hanukkah Charm Bracelet

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Hanukkah Traditions

Hanukkah Traditions

The word hanukkah means dedication. The Festival of Lights celebrates the rededication of the holy Temple after the Greeks destroyed it, trying to force Greek cultures and beliefs on Jewish people.

Our hero of the story is Judah Maccabee, who led a small army against the Greeks and won the battle driving the Greeks from the land.

Star of David Necklace Set

When they relit the menorah in the holy Temple, they found only a single container of ritually pure olive oil that normally would last one day, but this one lasted eight. The sages instituted the holiday of Chanukah to celebrate the miracle.

You add a new candle to the menorah for each of Chanukah's eight nights and light them after sundown. The ninth candle, called the shamash (“helper”) is used to light the others. 

There are actually arguments about lighting all the candles on the first night or the last. The most common practice is to light one additional candle each night, placing them from right to left, but lighting them from left to right. 

Leaf Kippah

Hanukkah Charm Bracelet

Last Call for Year End Sale No Coupon Needed - Ends 12/23! 

Do YOU use Applesauce or Sourcream? 

8 Tips to Clean your Hanukkah Menorah

How to remove wax: 

1. The Freezer – place your metal menorah in the freezing compartment of your refrigerator. After just one half hour the wax should chip off easily  (not for ceramic chanukiyot).

2. Warm Water inside – Use a dishpan and fill it with warm to hot water. Dunk the menorah into water and allow the wax to float to the top. Use a sponge to wipe it clean. Note: the dishpan contains the wax pieces so that they are not washed down the drain, which can damage your kitchen plumbing!

Editor's Note: I've tried freezing and immerging my Shabbat candleholder in hot water. Now, there are wax remnants all over, so this didn't work for me. 

3. Warm Water outside take the menorah outside and pour hot water on it to melt off the wax. It’s easier to clean up outside than in the sink.

Hanukkah Bracelet and Earrings Gift Set

4. Wax Removal Product – Craft stores carry this product, called “Un-Do” or Wax Off designed to remove candle wax and it works well on menorahs.

5. Warm Iron – Test this out on an old piece of silverware.  Heat your iron to low.  Cover your menorah with an old cloth towel or several layers of paper toweling.  As you “iron” the menorah, the towel absorbs the melted wax. 

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6. Blow dryer – Your hair dryer works well, too. Use it to warm and loosen the wax. Wipe clean with a soft cloth.

7. In the Oven – Yes, that’s right.  Your oven isn’t just for kugel anymore.  You can use it to remove years of hardened wax from your menorah.  Line a cookie sheet with heavy-duty foil. Wrap the menorah in paper towels (to absorb the wax) and then wrap again, this time covering the menorah with foil. Place on the cookie sheet and heat the oven to a low temperature, about 200 F.  SET A TIMER for one half hour.  Use oven mitts to remove the menorah and wipe away the last of the melted wax.

8. Freeze the Candles before lighting.

Before Hanukkah starts - I'm going to try this for next year. 

Spray the menorah with a light coating of cooking spray (you know, like PAM) right before you begin lighting the candles. Then wash the menorah afterwards with warm soapy water to remove any residual wax and/or PAM.

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Sources: Rabbi Barbara & Tablet Magazine