So, which is it?

[Jayhawker Soule]

And what the heck is a geminate kaf?

In any event, may it be a meaningful one.

 

[sun rise]

And what the heck is a geminate kaf?

In any event, may it be a meaningful one.

The Oracle of Wisdom, Wikipedia: Moreover, the 'kaf' consonant is geminate in classical (but not modern) Hebrew. which leads to Gemination - Wikipedia

 

[Subduction Zone]

And what the heck is a geminate kaf?

In any event, may it be a meaningful one.

The Oracle of Wisdom, Wikipedia: Moreover, the 'kaf' consonant is geminate in classical (but not modern) Hebrew. which leads to Gemination - Wikipedia

And this appears to be a Wiktionary piece about a kaf that has been geminated:

كف - Wiktionary

 

[lewisnotmiller]

And what the heck is a geminate kaf?

In any event, may it be a meaningful one.

I thought chanukah was kinda phonetic, but I watch the thread in interest to see if I can learn something, since this is definitely NOT an area of knowledge for me.

In any case, best of the season!

 

[ChristineM]

For many English speakers, the festival is also known for confusion over the spelling of its name: Is it Hanukkah or Chanukah? The answer is that both are considered correct, though Hanukkah is the most widely used spelling, while Chanukah is more traditional.
Which Is Correct: Hanukkah or Chanukah?​

So takes your choice.

A close family friend always said Hanukkah so I that's what i use when i greet Jewish friends in this season.

Or seasons greetings

 

[Subduction Zone]

As to the poll question. Neither one is quite right. In English we do not have what ventriloquist Jeff Dunham calls the "phlegm" letter.

 

[Jedster]

As to the poll question. Neither one is quite right. In English we do not have what ventriloquist Jeff Dunham calls the "phlegm" letter.

That is right.
The first letter of the word is ח (chet) which uses the throat(solar plexus?). Most Westerners(Ashkanizim) find this hard to pronounce, so soften it with an 'h' or harden it with a 'ch'.

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

The first letter of the word is ח (chet) which uses the throat(solar plexus?).

Well, I'm glad we've at least cleared that up.

 

[Jedster]

Well, I'm glad we've at least cleared that up.

Always happy to help with your knowledge base.

 

[pearl]

Perspective: I’m Jewish. Can we please stop with the ‘happy holidays’? (msn.com)

 

[Harel13]

Obviously, this is the correct spelling:

 

[sun rise]

This thread is starting to resemble a Talmudic dispute.