Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Both are known for wearing flip-flops usually, as well as a large number of accessories, such as large sunglasses. Hanukkah begins at sundown on the evening before the date shown. Though both have become style icons, Mary-Kate dresses more boho- (also called homeless-chic), while Ashley is more conventionally stylish. The holiday will end after sundown on December 23. This is a table comparing the significant differences between the two:. Three candles will be lit after dark on Sunday, and so on for the rest of the week, except for the following Friday, December 22, when the last 8 candles are lit, again shortly before sunset. Their paternal heritage is Danish. Two candles will be lit on Saturday night after dark and the end of Shabbat.

The song also makes references about the 2004 movie New York Minute which they both starred in. For example, in 2006 Gregorian calendars will likely list Hanukkah on Saturday, December 16, but 25 Kislev actually begins at sunset on December 15 and so the first candle will be lit on that Friday evening, shortly before sunset since it is also the start of Shabbat. A portion of the music video features the two as puppets who engage in lesbian activity together. So, the first day of Hanukkah actually begins at sunset of the day immediately before the date noted on Gregorian calendars. The song was released as a single in 2005. The Jewish day begins at sunset, whereas the Gregorian Calendar begins the day at midnight. They are mentioned and insulted along with other celebrities in the song Ass Like That by rapper Eminem. Hanukkah begins at the 25th day of Kislev and concluding on the 2nd or 3rd day of Tevet (Kislev can have 29 or 30 days).

They ranked at number three on the VH1 program 100 Greatest Child Stars. The dates of Hanukkah are determined by the Hebrew Calendar. In the episode of Family Guy "Fifteen Minutes of Shame", they replaced Brian and Stewie in the show-within-a-show The Real Live Griffins. There were a number of key battles between the Maccabees and the Seleucid Syrian-Greeks:. The twins were named by the industry publication Hollywood Reporter as the "Most Powerful Young Women in Hollywood.". But as 'ch' is pronounced differently in English than it is in the traditional Romanisation of Hebrew (which was based upon analogies to German and Latin spelling), and the 'kaf' consonant is part of a long syllable instead of a short one, "Hanukkah" (technically with a small dot under the first 'H,' to show it is pronounced like broad Latin and German 'ch') emerged as an alternative that is more pronounceable to the Anglophone eye. They are reported to be worth $150 million each [1]. Thus, the most accurate transliteration to English is 'Ch(a)n(u)k(a)h'.

They are the youngest celebrities to receive this honor. The only standard spelling of Hanukkah is the hebrew five letters - Chet(Ch,H,K) Nun Vav Kaf Hey - plus the vowels, which are not written in advanced Hebrew. The twins received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 29, 2004. As mentioned above, there is a frequent confusion over the many alternative spellings of Hanukkah in the English language. Both girls seem to be dabbling in the relationship department, as Mary-Kate has been seen with ex-beau David and Ashley has been spotted with a guy in Costa Rica on vacation.^{[citation needed]}. A decorated tree has come to be called a "Hanukkah bush". Ashley, still in NY, remains in contact with her sister. In recent years, an amalgam of Christmas and Hanukkah has emerged — dubbed "Chrismukkah" — celebrated by some mixed-faith families, particularly in the United States.

She decided to stay in the west coast and pursue more individualized work with their company, DualStar. Hanukkah gained increased importance with many Jewish families in the twentieth century, including large numbers of secular Jews who wanted a Jewish alternative to the Christmas celebrations that often overlap with Hanukkah. They both studied at New York University at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study until Mary-Kate took a break in 2005 and moved back to California. Traditionally, gelt came in the form of genuine coins, but most modern games are played using coins made of solid chocolate wrapped in gold-colored foil. Most child and teenage actors usually choose to pursue acting full time after graduating from high school, with few (such as Brooke Shields, Jodie Foster, Julia Stiles, and Natalie Portman) choosing to further their education. It is a term used for the money used in playing the game of dreidel. In 2004 Mary-Kate and Ashley surprised many when they announced that they would be attending college after graduating high school. Chanukkah gelt ("Hanukkah money") is used as part of a game on the festival of Hanukkah.

They also have their own book series. When a lookout gave a signal, the children would put away the scrolls they were learning from, and take out top's (Dreidel's) and spin them, as if they had been playing a game. They starred in The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley and the ABC show Two of a Kind (now rerun on ABC Family), as well as ABC Family's So Little Time. The jewish children would hide in caves, and leave a lookout for Greek soldiers. Today, Mary-Kate and Ashley are popular figures in today's tween market, following along the lines of such Hollywood child stars as Shirley Temple, Ron Howard and Macaulay Culkin among others. The Greeks had made a law that the learning of Torah be forbidden. Taking the world of tweens by storm, their names have become a very profitable industry, with their likeness seen in clothes, fragrances ,magazines, movies, posters, and even video games like Mary Kate and Ashley's Magical Mystery Mall. The game is played in part to commemorate the jewish children of that time.

Shortly after the end of Full House, they returned to the entertainment industry, riding the momentum of their role on Full House by heavily merchandising their image. Another version differs in that nun is "nem" - "take", while gimel is "gib" - "give." The game may last until one person has won everything. Because the producers did not want viewers to know that Michelle was played by twins, the sisters were originally credited as "Mary Kate Ashley Olsen", but later credited as separate people. The dreidel stops and lands with one of the symbols facing up and the appropriate action is taken, corresponding to one of the following Yiddish words:. The show was widely popular during the late 80s and early 90s, and both sisters played one character, Michelle Tanner, taking turns during the tapings to do so, in order to comply with strict child labor laws regarding child actors. Before beginning, each player starts with 10 or 15 coins (gelt), and then each player puts one in the pot. Hired at the age of five months, filming began with seven months. In Israel, the fourth letter is פ-Pe instead of shin, stading for "Po", meaning "here", and the entire phrase is therefore "A great miracle happened here." This is done in recognition that the miracle of Hannukah occurred in the land of Israel.

Born in Sherman Oaks, California to David Olsen and Jarnette Jones, the Olsen twins started their acting careers on the television series Full House in 1987. These letters also stand for the words Nes Gadol Haya Sham meaning "a great miracle happened there," or, without the nikkud (vowel marks), נס גדול היה שם. . It has four sides:. As a rule, they appear together. The dreidel (a four-sided "top") is associated with Hanukkah. Since then, they have attained international fame through numerous television programs, films, interviews, as well as commercial endorsements. Many Sephardim as well as Polish Ashkenazim and Israelis have the custom to eat all kinds of doughnuts (bimuelos or sufganiyot) which are deep-fried in kosher (mainly non animal-fat) oils.

They are fraternal twins who have appeared in television and films since infancy. Many Ashkenazi families make potato pancakes, known as latkes in Yiddish. Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Fuller Olsen (born June 13, 1986) are American actresses and entrepreneurs. There is a custom to have Hanukkah parties and to eat foods fried or baked in oil, preferably olive oil, as the original miracle of the Hanukkah menorah involved the discovery of the small flask of oil used by the Jewish High Priest (the Kohen Gadol). To Grandmother's House We Go (1992). The weekly Torah portion for the first Sabbath is almost always Miketz, telling of Joseph's dream and his enslavement in Egypt. Double, Double, Toil and Trouble (1993). Since Hanukkah lasts eight days it includes at least one, and sometimes two, Sabbaths.

How the West Was Fun (1994). In addition, the Hallel Psalms are sung during each morning service and the Tachanun penitential prayers are omitted. Switching Goals (1999). The same prayer is added to the grace after meals. The Challenge (2003). Translation:. Billboard Dad (1998). Transliteration:.

Passport To Paris (1999). (The erroneous designation of Mattathias as son of Johanan the high priest seems to rest upon the late Hebrew apocryphal "Megillat Antiokhos" or "Megillat Hanukkah," which has other names and dates strangely mixed.) The liturgical part inserted reads as follows:. Our Lips Are Sealed (2000). This addition refers to the victory achieved over the Syrians by the Hasmonean Mattathias and his sons. Winning London (2001). An addition is made to the "hoda'ah" (thanksgiving) benediction in the Amidah, called Al ha-Nissim ("On/about the Miracles"). Holiday in the Sun (2001). It is also common to sing just the first and fifth verses, the fifth dealing specifically with Hanukkah.

When In Rome (2002). Many Jews sing only the first verse, repeating the lines to form the Hanukkah melody. Getting There (2002). It lists a number of events of persecution in Jewish history, and praises God for survival despite these tragedies. The Little Rascals (1994) (cameo appearance). Each night immediately after the lighting of the candles, while remaining within eyeshot of the candles, Ashkenazim (and, in recent decades, some Sephardim and Mizrahim in Western countries, then usually sing the following hymn written in Medieval Ashkenaz (Germany). It Takes Two (1995) - The only film in which they don't play sisters. During all eight days of Hanukkah these lights are sacred, and we are not permitted to make them serve except for to look at them in order to express thanks and praise to Your great Name for your miracles, Your wonders and Your salvations.".

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) (cameo appearance). Translation: "We light these lights For the miracles and the wonders, for the redemption and the battles that you made for our forefathers, in those days at this season, through your holy priests. New York Minute (2004). (Ashkenazic version):. When the lights are kindled the Hanerot Halalu prayer is subsequently recited:. Translation: "Praised are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who has kept us in life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season.".

Recited only on the first night just prior to lighting the candles:. Translation: "Praised are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who performed wondrous deeds for our ancestors, in those days, at this season.". Recited all eight nights just prior to lighting the candles:. Translation: "Praised are You, Lord our God, King of the Universe, Who sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to kindle the Hanukkah lights.".

Recited all eight nights just prior to lighting the candles:. On the first night of Hanukkah one light (candle, lamp, or electric) is lit on the right side of the Menorah, on the following night a second light is placed to the left of the first and is lit first proceeding from left to right, and so on each night. The blessings are said before or after the candles are lit depending on tradition. On the first night of Hanukkah, Jews recite all three blessings, on all subsequent nights, they recite only the first two.

Typically three blessings (Berakhot singular Berakhah) are recited during this eight-day festival. A simple solution is to use "tea lights" or Shabbat candles, arranging them in a straight line and setting the shammus candle apart and above the rest. Candles must be lit before the start of Shabbat and inexpensive Hanukkah candles do not burn long enough to meet the requirement. Friday night presents a problem, however.

The standard candles sold for Hanukkah burn for half an hour, so on most days this requirement can be met by lighting the candles when it is dark out. Hanukkah lights should burn for at least one half hour after it gets dark. Chabad-Lubavitch, light lamps near an inside doorway, not in public view. However, some groups, e.g.

Only when there was danger of anti-semitic persecution were lamps supposed to be hidden from public view, as was the case in Persia under the rule of the fire-worshipers, or in parts of Europe before and during World War II. It is customary amongst some Ashkenazim to have a separate menorah for each family member (customs vary), whereas most Sephardim light one hanukkah for the whole household. Accordingly lamps are set up at a prominent window or near the door leading to the street. The reason for the lights is not for the "lighting of the house within", but rather for the "illumination of the house without", so that passers-by should see it and be reminded of the holiday's miracle.

Some use the "guard" candle to light the others. Hence, if one were to need extra illumination, the extra "servant" candle would be available and one would avoid using the prohibited lights, as derived from the Talmud (Tracate Shabbat 21b-23a). The purpose of this is to adhere to the prohibition of using the Hanukkah lights for anything other than publicizing - and meditating on - the Hanukkah story (in contrast to Sabbath candles which are meant to be used for illumination). An extra light is lit each night and placed near the Hanukah lights.

In the State of Israel, the secular menorah used for Hanukkah is usually called a "hanukiah". Ashenazic Jews (central and east European Jews) usually call the eight-candled version a "Hanukkah menorah." Some Sephardic Jews (west European, Mediterranean and Latin American Jews) just call it "a hanukkah". (A religious menorah holds only seven candles, plus the servant candle). When a formal candelabra or menorah is used, it is the special secular menorah used for Hanukkah - which holds eight candles, plus the servant candle.

Electric lights are sometimes used and are acceptable in places where open flame is not permitted, such as a hospital room. The lights can be candles or oil lamps. As a universally-practiced "beautification" of the mitzvah, an additional candle is added each night, for a total of thirty-six over the course of eight nights. The primary ritual, according to Jewish law and custom, is to light a single light each night for eight nights.

Jewish law does not require one to refrain from activities on Hanukkah that would fit the Jewish definition of "work." So, children do not get out of going to school to celebrate the holiday, and parents do not get a week's vacation from employment, either. There are additions to the regular daily prayer services in the Siddur, the Jewish prayer book. Some aspects are practiced at home by the family, other aspects are communal. Hanukkah has relatively simple religious rituals that are performed during the eight nights and days of the holiday.

Hence, Hanukkah's eight days (in celebration of monotheistic morality's victory over Hellenistic humanism) have great symbolic importance for practicing Jews. Similarly, the rite of circumcision, which brings a Jewish male into God's Covenant, is performed on the eighth day. Hence, the Eighth Day of the Assembly festival, mentioned above, is according to Jewish Law a festival for Jews only (unlike Sukkoth, when all peoples were welcome in Jerusalem). Eight, being one step beyond seven, represents the Infinite (as an eight turned on its side).

Seven is the number of days of creation, that is, of completion of the material cosmos. It has also been noted that the number eight has special significance in Jewish theology, as representing transcendence and the Jewish People's special role in human history. The olive harvest is in November and olive oil would be ready in time for Hanukkah in December. Pesach is a celebration of the barley harvest, Shavuot of the wheat, Sukkot of the figs, dates, pomegranates and grapes, and Hanukkah of the olives.

It has been noted that Jewish festivals are connected to the harvesting of the Biblical seven fruits which Israel was famed for. In any event, he does report that lights were kindled in the household and the popular name of the festival was, therefore the "Festival of Lights" ("And from that time to this we celebrate this festival, and call it Lights"). Given that his audience was Hellenized Romans, his silence on the origin of the eight-day custom is more likely due to its miraculous nature than to it being inspired by Sukkot. 7, § 7, #323) mentions the eight-day festival and its customs, but does not tell us the origin of the eight day lighting custom.

The historian Josephus ([2] Jewish Antiquities xii. 16:13-15). 29:12; Deut. 23:33-36, Num.

However, Sukkot is in fact a seven-day holiday, the eighth day being a separate festival known as Shemini Atzeret ("the Eighth Day of the Assembly"); see Lev. 2-4). The theory is based on the belief that Sukkot also lasts for eight days, and was a holiday in which the lighting of lamps played a prominent part during the Second Temple period (Suk.v. During the war the Jews were not able to celebrate Sukkot properly.

9). 6 and i. x. A number of historians believe that the reason for the eight day celebration was that the first Hanukkah was in effect a belated celebration of the festival of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles (Macc.

36). iv. (1 Macc. Other versions of the story state that an eight day celebration of songs and sacrifices was proclaimed upon rededication of the altar, but do not mention the miracle of the oil.

An eight day festival was declared to commemorate this miracle. But there was only enough oil to burn for one day, yet miraculously, it burned for eight days, the time needed to prepare a fresh supply of oil for the menorah. According to the Talmud, oil was needed for the menorah in the Temple, which was supposed to burn throughout the night every night. After having recovered Jerusalem and the Temple, Judah ordered the Temple to be cleansed, a new altar to be built in place of the polluted one and new holy vessels to be made.

59). iv. (1 Macc. The festival of Hanukkah was instituted by Judah Maccabee and his brothers to celebrate this event.

The Temple was liberated and rededicated. By 165 BCE the Jewish revolt against the Seleucid monarchy was successful. By 166 BCE Mattathias had died, and Judah took his place as leader. Judah became known as Judah Maccabee ("Judah the Hammer").

Mattathias, a Jewish priest, and his five sons John, Simon, Eleazar, Jonathan, and Judah led a rebellion against Antiochus. In 167 BCE Antiochus ordered an altar to Zeus erected in the Temple. Under the reign of Antiochus IV, the Temple in Jerusalem was looted, Jews were massacred, and Judaism was effectively outlawed. Jews rebelled at having to do this.

At first little changed, but under his reign Jews were gradually forced to violate the precepts of their faith. By 175 BCE Antiochus IV Epiphanes ascended to the Seleucid throne. The Jewish people paid taxes to Syria and accepted its legal authority, and by and large were free to follow their own faith, maintain their own jobs, and engage in trade. Around 200 BCE Jews lived as an autonomous people in the land of Israel, also referred to as Judea, which at that time was controlled by the Seleucid king of Syria.

Indeed, Saadia Gaon's theory is highly unlikeley, as Megillat Antiokhos gives the timeframe for the story in relation to the destruction of the second Temple, which occurred over 200 years later, and could not possibly have been known to the Maccabees. Another source is the Megillat Antiokhos — a text ascribed to the Maccabees themselves by Saadia Gaon, but according to some scholars, perhaps written around the first or second century CE. The Tanakh ends with the consequences following the events of Purim, and had already been codified many centuries earlier by the Men of the Great Assembly (Anshei Knesset HaGedolah). The books of the Maccabees (Sefer HaMakabim) are not part of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), but are part of deuterocanonical historical and religious material preserved in the Septuagint.

A story similar in character, and obviously older in date, is the one alluded to in 2 Maccabees 1:18 et seq., according to which the relighting of the altar-fire by Nehemiah was due to a miracle which occurred on the twenty-fifth of Kislev, and which appears to be given as the reason for the selection of the same date for the rededication of the altar by Judah Maccabeus. The story of Hanukkah is preserved in the books of 1 Maccabees and 2 Maccabees. Rashi, in a note to Shabbat 21b, says their purpose is to publicize the miracle. Josephus believed that the lights were symbolic of the liberty obtained by the Jews on the day that Hanukkah commemorates.

Except in times of danger, the lights were to be placed outside one's door or in the window closest to the street. As is the case in most such disputes, Jews today follow Hillel. The followers of Shammai favored the former custom; the followers of Hillel advocated the latter. There was a dispute over how the last option was to be performed: either display eight lamps on the first night of the festival, and reduce the number on each successive night; or begin with one lamp the first night, increasing the number till the eighth night.

The Talmud presents three customs:. They used this, and miraculously, that oil burned for eight days (the time it took to have new oil pressed and made ready). They found only a single container that was still sealed by the High Priest, with enough oil to keep the Menorah in the Temple lit for a single day. The Gemara, in tractate Shabbat 21b ^[1], says that after the occupiers had been driven from the Temple, the Maccabees discovered that almost all of the ritual olive oil had been profaned.

The miracle of Hanukkah is described in the Talmud. In doing so, the oil becomes metaphor for the miraculous survival of the Jewish people through millenia of trials and tribulations. Instead, the festival commemorates the Miracle of the Oil and the positive spiritual aspects about the Temple's re-dedication. The spiritual side of Judaism shies away from commemorating military victories, the Hasmoneans later became corrupt, and civil war between Jews is considered deplorable, so Hanukkah does not formally commemorate either of these historical events.

Historically, Hanukkah commemorates two events:. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days - which was the length of time it took to press, prepare and consecrate new oil. At the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem following the victory of the Maccabees over the Seleucid Empire, there was only enough consecrated olive oil to fuel the eternal flame in the Temple for one day. The word Hanukkah means "dedication." Spiritually, Hanukkah commemorates the Miracle of the Oil.

. Other variations are discussed below. It is most commonly transliterated to English as Hanukkah or Chanukah. In Hebrew script, the word Hanukkah is written חנכה, ḥănukkāh, or חנוכה, ḥănūkkāh.

The festival is observed in Jewish homes by the kindling of lights on each of the festival's eight nights, one on the first night, two on the second night and so on. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights or Festival of Dedication, is an eight day Jewish holiday that starts on the 25th day of Kislev, which generally is in December, or sometimes, late November. He is succeeded by Jonathan Maccabaeus and Simon Maccabaeus who continue to lead the Jews in battle.). Battle of Elasa (Judas Maccabeus dies in battle against the army of King Demetrius and Bacchides.

Dathema (A Jewish fortress saved by Judas Maccabeus.). Battle of Emmaus (Judas Maccabeus fights the forces of Lysias and Georgias). Lysias has success in battle against the Maccabess, but allows them temporary freedom of worship.). Battle of Beth-zechariah (Elazar the Maccabee is killed in battle.

Battle of Beth Zur (Judas Maccabeus defeats the army of Lysias, recapturing Jerusalem.). Battle of Beth Horon (Judas Maccabeus defeats the forces of Seron.). Battle of Adasa (Judas Maccabeus leads the Jews to victory against the forces of Nicanor.). Rome annexes Judea.

The Priests of the Temple are struck down at the Altar. Twelve thousand Jews are massacred as Romans enter Jerusalem. The Roman general Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great) is dispatched to the area. 63 BCE: The Hasmonean Jewish Kingdom comes to an end due to rivalry between the brothers Aristobulus II and Hyrcanus II, both of whom appeal to the Roman Republic to intervene and settle the power struggle on their behalf.

83 BCE: Consolidation of the Kingdom in territory east of the Jordan River. 96 BCE: An eight year civil war begins. Israel throws off Syrian rule completely. 131 BCE: Antiochus VII dies.

130 BCE: Antiochus VII besieges Jerusalem, but withdraws. 139 BCE: The Roman Senate recognizes Jewish autonomy. This inaugurates a period of great geographical expansion, population growth, and religious, cultural and social development. The Seleucid kings have a formal overlordship, which the Hasmoneans acknowledged.

The Seleucids recognize Jewish autonomy. 142 BCE: Establishment of the Second Jewish Commonwealth. The Temple is liberated and rededicated (Hanukkah). 165 BCE: The Jewish revolt against the Seleucid monarchy is successful.

The Hasmonean Jewish Kingdom begins; It lasts until 63 BCE. 166 BCE: Mattathias dies, and Judah takes his place as leader. Judah becomes known as Judah Maccabe (Judah The Hammer). Mattathias, and his five sons John, Simon, Eleazar, Jonathan, and Judah lead a rebellion against Antiochus.

167 BCE: Antiochus orders an altar to Zeus erected in the Temple. 168 BCE: Under the reign of Antiochus IV, the Temple is looted, Jews are massacred, and Judaism is outlawed. 175 BCE: Antiochus IV (Epiphanes) ascends the Seleucid throne. 198 BCE: Armies of the Seleucid King Antiochus III (Antiochus the Great) oust Ptolemy V from Judea and Samaria.

Jenok (rare). Khanike (YIVO standard transliteration from the Yiddish and/or Ashkenazic pronunciation of the Hebrew). Hanukka (rare spelling). Channukah.

Hanuka (rare spelling; again, the gender would be masculine instead of feminine, in Hebrew). Chanukkah. Chanuka (rare spelling; in Hebrew, dropping the final 'h' would change the gender of the word). Hanukah (less common alternative in the United States).

Chanukah (common alternative in the United States). Hanukkah (most common in the United States). Shin - shtel ayn - "put in" - the player puts one or two in the pot. Hey - halb - "half" - the player takes half of the pot, rounding up if there is an odd number.

Gimel - gants - "all" - the player takes the entire pot. Nun - nisht - "not" - the next player spins. ש (Shin) - In Israel פ (Pe). ה (Hey),.

ג (Gimel),. נ (Nun),. The most pious method, where the number of candles changed each night. One light each night for each member of the household, or,.

Lighting one light each night per household,. They defeated overwhelming forces, and re-dedicated the Second Temple. The rebellion was begun by Mattathias Maccabee and continued by Judah Maccabee and his other sons. The victory of the Jews over the armies of Antiochus IV.

The triumph of Judaism's spiritual values as embodied in its Torah (symbolized by the Menorah, since the Torah is compared to light) over Hellenistic civilization (considered darkness) which under Antiochus IV, had attempted to culturally assimilate the Jews away from practicing Judaism's commandments, by forcefully installing Greek religious symbols in the Second Temple.