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Ari Lesser: Hannukah Hip Hop & Yehudit
This post features two Hannukah raps by American Jewish rapper, singer, and spoken word artist, Ari Lesser. Hip Hop Hannukah retells the
Gad Elbaz, Naftali Kalfa, Ari Lesser: Miracles
Using part of the “Al Hanissim” prayer from Hannukah and Purim as a chorus, this catchy song expresses gratitude to
Exploring Jewish Peoplehood Through Hannukah Songs
This educational resource compares the Hebrew, English and Yiddish versions of popular Hannukah songs “Chanukah Oh Chanukah” and “Mi Yimallel
Yonina: Mashup of Traditional Hannukah & Modern Israeli Songs
In this music video, husband-wife team, Yonina, perform a creative medley of traditional Hannukah songs, including Maoz Tzur and Al Hanissim, with modern
Peter, Paul and Mary: Light One Candle
This video features the American folk group Peter, Paul and Mary performing their popular Hannukah song, “Light One Candle.” Written
Michelle Citrin: Left to Right
Written by William Levin and performed by Michelle Citrin, this song not only reminds us in which direction to light
Hannukah Oh Hannukah (English & Yiddish)
With onscreen captions, this video presents both the English and Hebrew versions of this popular Hannukah song, originally written in
Ocho Kandelikas (Eight Candles) – A Ladino Hannukah Son
Written by Jewish American artist, Flory Jagoda in Ladino (Judaeo-Spanish), “Ocho Kandelikas” (Eight Little Candles) is a Hannukah song describing
Matisyahu’s Original Hannukah Songs
This post presents two original Hannukah-themed music videos created by world-famous Jewish musician, Matisyahu, known for his deeply spiritual lyrics, beat-boxing, and