Ever wonder why Hanukkah sometimes falls in November and other times in January? How about how many pounds of potatoes a deli goes through when making latkes (fried potatoes) during the eight-night holiday?

This year for Hanukkah, which begins at sundown Sunday and ends Dec. 14, we explore the meaning and celebrations of the Jewish holiday, also dubbed the festival of lights.

“One thing that’s interesting about Hanukkah is how its meaning has transitioned over time,” said Jacob Solomon, president of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. “Depending on where it is celebrated, it can take on a different meaning.”….