Archive for 2018
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?
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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