On Hanukkah, which means to dedicate, the Jews regained control of Jerusalem and rededicated the Temple. After recovering Jerusalem and the Temple, Judah ordered the Temple to be cleansed, a new altar to be built and new holy vessels to be made. According to the Talmud, olive oil was required for the Temple’s menorah, which had to burn throughout the night for 8 nights. They only had adequate oil for 1 night. Miraculously it burned for eight days which was how long it took to prepare new oil for the menorah. Hanukkah is the celebration of this miracle.
Kosher comes from a entire set of rules that come from the Torah, which are awfully complex and explicity states which are allowed and forbidden. Animals must have cloven hoves and chew their cud. Fish must have fins and scales. Other types of food must be in part fixed by a Jewish person. It contrasts how closely people go by these requirements.
During the holiday season many Jewish people stick very closely to the rules of Kosher food. Therefore, it is important when chosing food to give to your Jewish friend and business partners that you consult someone that recognizes Kosher food requirement. Giving gifts to your Jewish friends during the Chanukah holiday season will illustrate that you respect their beliefs.
Basketsbyrita understands Kosher food and offers a few choices for gift giving. This year’s Hanukkah celebration takes place December 11 – 19, 2009. Often times businesses give gifts to their staff and to show their appreciation. If they give a Kosher gift they show they have paid attention. So, for the Jewish business people on your list send a Kosher gift basket as a business thank you gift. Our organic fruit gift basket is also a good choice for a Hanukkah gift basket. The Kosher Hanukkah gift basket contains foods that meet the requirement to be called Kosher. Basketsbyrita also adds menorah candles for the Menorah to add to the celebration. I great way to illustrate respect for your friends and clients during the holiday season.
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