Archive for 2018

The Historical Origins and Customs of Hannukah

The Historical Origins and Customs of Hannukah

Produced by the American TV Network, History, this introductory video (03:50) presents the historical origins and modern customs of Hannukah, the Jewish festival

What is Hannukah?

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

How to Light the Hannukah Candles (Conservative Tradition): Blessings & Songs

How to Light the Hannukah Candles (Conservative Tradition): Blessings & Songs

Created by the Rabbinical Assembly, this resource outlines the Hannukah candle-lighting ceremony according to Conservative tradition. The document provides the

How to Light Hannukah Candles (Sephardic Tradition)

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

Hasidic Hannukah Medley (Yiddish)

Hasidic Hannukah Medley (Yiddish)

This upbeat video presents a medley of classic Yiddish Hasidic Hannukah songs, performed by Belz Hasidic singer, Shulem Lemmer, the Freilach

Julie Geller: Hannukah Hymn (A Contemporary Al Hanisim)

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

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

Ari Lesser: Hannukah Hip Hop & Yehudit

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

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

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