ESL Pathways Frontiers Lesson 18

Mrs. N (United States of America)
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  1. menorah
    a seven- or nine-branched candelabrum used in Jewish worship
    This candelabra is called a menorah.
  2. latke
    a pancake made of grated potato
    Some foods traditionally eaten on Hanukkah include latkes, fried potato pancakes, and doughnuts.
  3. dreidel
    a four-sided top used in a game played during Hanukkah
    Children play with a special four-sided spinning top called a dreidel.
  4. dedication
    complete and wholehearted fidelity
    It is known as the Festival of Lights, which celebrates the dedication of an ancient Jewish temple in Jerusalem thousands of years ago.
  5. observance
    conformity with law, custom, or practice
    Schools and government offices are open for Hanukkah since the observances happen at night.
  6. miraculous
    peculiarly fortunate, as if by divine intervention
    A one-day supply of oil miraculously lasted eight days.
  7. supposed
    required or under orders
    The menorah is supposed to be placed somewhere visible like in a window facing the street.
  8. miracle
    a marvelous event brought about by a divine being
    According to the Hebrew, or Jewish Bible, a miracle took place then.
  9. remind
    put in the mind of someone
    These and other fried foods are eaten because they are cooked in oil and remind people of the oil that lasted for 8 nights.
  10. visible
    capable of being seen or open to easy view
    The menorah is supposed to be placed somewhere visible like in a window facing the street.
  11. temple
    a place of worship
    It is known as the Festival of Lights, which celebrates the dedication of an ancient Jewish temple in Jerusalem thousands of years ago.
  12. occur
    come to pass
    The dates of Hanukkah always change, but usually occur anywhere in late November to Late December.
  13. supply
    circulate or distribute or equip with
    A one-day supply of oil miraculously lasted eight days.
  14. according
    in agreement with
    According to the Hebrew, or Jewish Bible, a miracle took place then.
Created on Thu Dec 31 05:45:35 EST 2020

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