Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 3. A Jewish scholar or teacher, especially one who studies or teaches Jewish law
  2. 4. The Syrian king who outlawed Judaism during the Maccabean period
  3. 8. The city at the center of the Hanukkah story
  4. 9. These are commonly used for decoration during holidays
  5. 10. Jelly doughnuts eaten during Hanukkah
  6. 12. The time in the evening when it gets dark
  7. 15. The monotheistic religion of the Jewish people
  8. 17. A day or period of celebration, typically a religious commemoration
  9. 20. These are lit each night during Hanukkah on the menorah
  10. 22. A sweet food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds
  11. 24. Relatives who often gather to celebrate holidays together
  12. 25. A language used by Jews in Central and Eastern Europe before the Holocaust
  13. 29. Blessings in Hebrew
  14. 32. The central reference of the Jewish religious documents
  15. 33. Potato pancakes traditionally eaten during Hanukkah
  16. 34. A four-sided spinning top played with during Hanukkah
  17. 36. A feeling of great pleasure and happiness
  18. 38. Items given to others during celebrations and holidays
  19. 42. The number of days Hanukkah is celebrated
  20. 43. The ancient language of the Jewish people
  21. 44. The season during which Hanukkah occurs
  22. 46. Jews of Central and Eastern European descent
  23. 48. A custom or belief passed down from generation to generation
  24. 49. Jews of Spanish or Portuguese descent
  25. 52. The central text of Rabbinic Judaism
  26. 53. What one does to a dreidel
  27. 54. Charity or giving, important in Jewish culture
  28. 55. The group of Jewish warriors who recaptured Jerusalem
  29. 56. A day free from work that commemorates an event
  30. 58. A Hebrew word meaning peace
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  1. 1. To come together from various places
  2. 2. A type of bread traditionally eaten on Jewish Sabbath and holidays
  3. 5. Prayers asking for divine protection or favor
  4. 6. Cooking food in hot fat or oil
  5. 7. Praise; a Jewish prayer of praise and thanksgiving
  6. 11. A place of worship that was rededicated during Hanukkah
  7. 13. The study of past events, particularly in human affairs
  8. 14. A candelabrum with nine branches used during this Jewish festival
  9. 16. The month during which Hanukkah usually begins
  10. 18. Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred
  11. 19. The Jewish state in the Middle East
  12. 21. Pertaining to the people, religion, or culture of Judaism
  13. 23. An extraordinary event that is beyond human power and brought about by a deity
  14. 26. A symbol often used in decorations for holidays
  15. 27. Relating to the family dynasty of the Maccabees
  16. 28. A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God
  17. 30. Used to fry foods and commemorate a miracle during Hanukkah
  18. 31. Money or chocolate coins given as gifts during Hanukkah
  19. 35. The act of dedicating something again
  20. 37. The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants
  21. 39. Another color commonly seen during Hanukkah
  22. 40. The action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion
  23. 41. A period of celebration, often with events and entertainment
  24. 43. A nine-branched menorah used during Hanukkah
  25. 45. A color often associated with Hanukkah decorations
  26. 47. The Hebrew month during which Hanukkah occurs
  27. 49. The attendant candle used to light others on the menorah
  28. 50. A word that describes both Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, focusing on their nature as celebrations with deep cultural significance.
  29. 51. This item is central to the celebration of Hanukkah, where it holds candles lit each night.
  30. 57. A skullcap worn by religious Jews