Archive for 2018
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 101
This introductory article briefly explains the history, customs and significance of Hannukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. A helpful resource for anyone interested
Hannukah FAQ
This thorough article answers all of your questions about the Jewish Festival of Lights, including instructions for how to spell and
Hannukah in 60 Seconds
This minute long introductory video presents a brief overview of the origins, significance and customs of Hannukah. This video is provided by Parsha in 60
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
The History & Meaning of the Menorah
This informative video (02:24) explores the significance of the menorah as the eternal symbol of the Jewish nation throughout history, from the
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
Judith & The Hannukah Story
Produced by the Jewish Women’s Archive, this informative video (02:24) emphasizes the feminist Jewish history angle of the Hannukah story, briefly
The Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Letter Initiating Public Hannukah Candle Lightings
In this moving video (04:09), people take turns reading a letter from Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson in which he explains the importance