Hanukkah
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Chag HaBanot: The Festival of the Daughters – Introduction & Rituals
Written by Rabbi Jill Hammer, this post presents an introduction to Chag HaBanot, a women’s festival traditionally celebrated during Hannukah by some Sephardic
How to Light Hannukah Candles (Sephardic Tradition)
In this instructional video (04:05), Rabbi David Benchlouch of the Sephardi Hebrew Congregation of Cape Town demonstrates how to light the
Ya Hatzel: A Sephardic Hannukah Song
This post provides an audio recording from the Sephardic Hazzanut Project and the Hebrew, English and transliterated lyrics for Ya Hatzel,
A Reform Prayer for Kislev & Hannukah
This link opens up the Hebrew, English and transliterated text of a prayer that can be read from the beginning of the
Hasidic Kavvanah (Intention) for Lighting the Hannukah Candles
This link opens up the Hebrew and English text of a Hasidic prayer that can be recited prior to the
Al HaNissim for Hannukah
Al HaNissim is a short paragraph added to the Amidah prayer and the Grace After Meals on Hannukah, thanking God
Psalm 30: The Daily Psalm of Hannukah
This audio recording presents Chazan Maor Cohen singing Psalm 30 with a Moroccan melody. Allegedly composed by King David to be sung
Humanistic Hannukah Lighting Blessings & Ceremonies
This post offers several different home services for the Hannukah candle lighting, including blessings, intentions, readings and songs that reflect
Learn to Recite the Blessings Over the Hannukah Candles (Ashkenazi Melodies)
With onscreen karaoke-style texts of the blessing in English, Hebrew and transliterated, this animated instructional video (02:20) teaches how to sing
Informative Articles & Videos.
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The Deeper Meaning of the Word ‘Hanukkah’
Written by Aviya Kushner, the language columnist at The Forward, this article explores the deeper meaning of the Hebrew word
Who Are the Maccabees: Heroes or Fanatics?
Along with a minute long video introducing the Maccabees role in the Hanukkah story, this thought-provoking article by Michele Alperin
A Kabbalastic Infographic: 8 Hannukah Insights
Created by the Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute, this infographic presents Jewish mystical insights and symbolism behind eight Hannukah-related
Kabbalistic Numerology and the Miracle of Chanukah
Written by Orthodox psychotherapist, Karen Wolfers-Rapaport, this profound article from Chabad.org explores the connection between Hannukah – the eight day festival of
Humanistic Judaism’s Approach to Hannukah
This introductory article from the Society for Humanistic Judaism explains the themes and customs of Hannukah according to the Humanistic community. The community focuses on
Chag HaBanot: The Festival of the Daughters – Introduction & Rituals
Written by Rabbi Jill Hammer, this post presents an introduction to Chag HaBanot, a women’s festival traditionally celebrated during Hannukah by some Sephardic
Hannukah FAQ
This thorough article answers all of your questions about the Jewish Festival of Lights, including instructions for how to spell and
Why do Jews Play Dreidel on Hannukah?
This short video (0:40) from My Jewish Learning, briefly explains the historical reasons behind the custom of playing dreidel – a gambling
Miracles: Now, Then & Every Day
Produced by Jewish Educational Media, the multimedia archive of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, this inspiring video (07:43) encourages viewers to
8 Videos for 8 Days of Happiness
This post contains a series of eight thoughtful, one-minute-long, animated videos exploring various Hannukah themes from a psychological, relationship-focused perspective. The first video, featured
Mayim Bialik: A True/False Quiz Introducing Hannukah
In this humorous, informal video (05:58), actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik presents a short true or false quiz to clear up some misconceptions about
What is Hannukah?
This short animated video (03:51) presents an excellent overview of the origins, significance and customs of Hannukah, the Jewish festival of lights. Useful
The Significance of Fire in Judaism
This excerpt notes the universally recognized power of fire, as well as its particular significance in Jewish ritual, such as
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Hannukah FAQ
This thorough article answers all of your questions about the Jewish Festival of Lights, including instructions for how to spell and
How to Light Hannukah Candles (Sephardic Tradition)
In this instructional video (04:05), Rabbi David Benchlouch of the Sephardi Hebrew Congregation of Cape Town demonstrates how to light the
How to Make Potato Latkes
This short instructional video (01:36) demonstrates how to make latkes, fried potato pancakes traditionally eaten on Hannukah by Ashkenazi Jews. For an
How to Play Dreidel
This short instructional video (01:50) demonstrates how to play dreidel, a family-friendly gambling game traditionally played on Hannukah with a four-sided spinning
How to make Moroccan Sfenj Donuts
This instructional video (04:09) from Jewlicious.com demonstrates how to make “sfenj,” Moroccan donuts traditionally eaten on Hannukah. The ingredient list
Learn to Recite the Blessings Over the Hannukah Candles (Ashkenazi Melodies)
With onscreen karaoke-style texts of the blessing in English, Hebrew and transliterated, this animated instructional video (02:20) teaches how to sing
How to Light the Menorah for Hannukah
This short instructional video (01:12) presents a basic explanation of how to light the menorah on Hannukah. This resource is
Music.
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Six13’s Hanukkah Songs
This post presents ten fun and creative Hanukkah-themed music videos created by Six13, an all-male Jewish a cappella group driven by
Julie Geller: Hannukah Hymn (A Contemporary Al Hanisim)
A contemporary take on the traditional Al Hanisim prayer for Hannukah, this Jewish folk song by Julie Geller encourages us
Hannukah Songs for Kids
This child-friendly animated video features nine English Hannukah songs for young children, including classics such as “Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel” and
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
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
The Maccabeats Hannukah Songs
This post presents eight fun and creative Hannukah-themed music videos created by the Maccabeats , an all-male Jewish a cappella group that
Ya Hatzel: A Sephardic Hannukah Song
This post provides an audio recording from the Sephardic Hazzanut Project and the Hebrew, English and transliterated lyrics for Ya Hatzel,
Al HaNissim for Hannukah
Al HaNissim is a short paragraph added to the Amidah prayer and the Grace After Meals on Hannukah, thanking God
Psalm 30: The Daily Psalm of Hannukah
This audio recording presents Chazan Maor Cohen singing Psalm 30 with a Moroccan melody. Allegedly composed by King David to be sung
Learn to Recite the Blessings Over the Hannukah Candles (Ashkenazi Melodies)
With onscreen karaoke-style texts of the blessing in English, Hebrew and transliterated, this animated instructional video (02:20) teaches how to sing
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Unity: A Resource for Hanukkah from Limmud
Created by the Limmud Chavruta Program for Hanukkah, this 4-page long document contains sources that explore the complex concept of unity in
Hanukkah in the Old City of Jerusalem
This short video (01:55) captures the magical festive atmosphere of Hanukkah in the Old City of Jerusalem, including tables of sufganiyot,
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