Chanukah 2020 (5781) begins Thursday, December 10 at sundown and ends Friday, December 18 at sundown.
Chanukah, meaning “dedication” in Hebrew, refers to the joyous eight-day celebration during which Jews commemorate the victory of the Maccabees over the armies of Syria in 165 B.C.E. and the subsequent liberation and “rededication” of the Temple in Jerusalem. The modern home celebration of Chanukah centers around the lighting of the chanukiyah, a special menorah for Chanukah; foods prepared in oil including latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts); and special songs and games.
Scroll down for great Chanukah information, how-tos, activities, mitzvah opportunities, music videos, recipes, and more!
BLESSINGS
Practice Singing The Blessings!
MORE ABOUT CHANUKAH
Rockdale’s Holidays at Home – Chanukah Edition
LEARNING FOR ADULTS
URJ Webinar: Meanings and Melodies
Gift Giving Origins and Tips for Today
URJ Webinar: Maoz Tzur (Rock of Ages) through the Ages
Eight Chanukah Customs from Around the World
ACTIVITIES & VIDEOS FOR CHILDREN
Shalom Sesame: Telly Plays Dreidel
"Judah Maccabee" Song - the Story of Chanukah
Make Your Own Menorah at Home!
Help Young Kids get into the Spirit of Chanukah!
CHANUKAH MITZVAH OPPORTUNITIES
Learn more about getting swabbed with the Maccabeats
Ner Shel Tzedakah: Candle of Righteousness
Donate to support Eighth Night for Ethan
CELEBRATE WITH MUSIC!
Lyrics and Melodies to Traditional Chanukah Songs
The Maccabeats – All About that Neis
