HOME | CONTACT US | DONATE LoginLOGIN Ask the RabbiASK THE RABBI
Chabad.org - Torah, Judaism and Jewish Info Jewish Holidays
 
Chabad.org » Jewish Holidays » Chanukah » Multimedia » Videos » An Astronaut's Chanukah Adventure
  Chanukah Basics   How-To   Chanukah Story   Insights & Stories   Multimedia
Videos    |    Hanukkah Songs    |    Audio Classes    |    Photo Galleries

Share thisPost a CommentSend this page to a friendSubscribe
10 Comments Posted

An Astronaut's Chanukah Adventure


Buckle up for a Chanukah celebration in... Space Shuttle Discovery! Astronaut Jeff Hoffman hosts the celebration courtesy of NASA.

10 Comments Posted
Reader Comments
Posted: July 13, 2005
Outerspace
The video display of America's enthusiasm to display the lights of Chanuka on board the Endevour is heartwarming. It is not everyday that an astronaut has the opportunity to display a spiritual light in the deepest physical darkness of space.

NASA's openmindedness toward space travel assists in providing awareness to the multidimensional universe that we live in. So too the light of the menorah is for all to see, and better still - in times of spiritual darkness.

Posted By Dudi Liebermann, Sydney, NSW

Posted: Dec 27, 2005
Channukkah in outer space
This site and ALL on it is a wonderful, delightful, insightful and miraculous creative effort that should be shown and enjoyed on cable tv worldwide!!! Not just the 8 days of Channukkah and Miracles, ALL you do throughout the year! Thank you and G-d Bless!
Posted By Zipora Yonina Kestenberg, Fort Worth, TX

Posted: Dec 21, 2006
Missed Opportunities
I am saddened by this video. Were he an orthodox jew he would have had to give up his once in a lifetime chance to fly into space in order to light a few candles for 10 minutes in the evening down on earth.
Posted By Wannabe Astronaught

Posted: Dec 21, 2006
great !
A very good publicity for this festival
Posted By Anonymous, France

Posted: Jan 22, 2007
© Copyright Jewish Educational Media
that video was so cool i love it it really gave me some details for my project thank you it was full of infomation and i loved itt i got to use that video for my project and it good me a very good grade lol !
thanks
Posted By shanyn spangler, hillard, ohio

Posted: Dec 2, 2007
proud jew!
very nice
Posted By Patrick

Posted: Dec 6, 2007
Mitzva In Space
I feel that proud that we are able to celebrate Chanukah on the special and unique occasion of a space flight.
Posted By Simon Glass, Worcester, UK

Posted: Dec 15, 2008
I can't wait to show my kids!
My boys are going to be so excited when they see this! Regarding what the "wannabe astronaut" said in the previous comment, rather than making me feel sad that someone Orthodox might forgo his opportunity for spaceflight so he can light his Chanukiah (which would actually be so cool and inspirational to others, I think), it made me appreciative of being able to light our menorah this year with no barrier of any kind!
Posted By becca k

Posted: Dec 15, 2008
that was so cool!!!
Posted By Anonymous, skokie, IL

Posted: Dec 16, 2008
An Astronaut's Chanukah Adventure
That is amazing, Good inspirational video!
Posted By Dusty, Norfolk, VA

 

Now Playing...

An Astronaut's Chanukah Adventure
Buckle up for a Chanukah celebration in... Space Shuttle Discovery! Astronaut Jeff Hoffman hosts the celebration courtesy of NASA.  (1:37)
Related Subjects: Space Exploration (12)

More

Menorahs Around the Globe
From Paris to Buenos Aires, Cairo to California, Madrid to Moscow, public Menorahs light up cities and towns around the globe. Visit 30 of these Menorahs.
PlayWatch (2:29)
Miracle Lights
Join Benny and Zaidy for the thrilling adventure of the Chanukah story! Go back to a time of danger, drama and triumph!
PlayWatch (17:11)
Latkes How-To
A group of children receive instructions on making potato-latkes. If you've always wanted to learn about this noble tradition but were ashamed to ask... here's your chance!
PlayWatch (2:59)
Eli's Kosher Kitchen
Chanukah Cooking: Donuts and Latkas
Join Eli as he prepares some Chanukah favorites with his Bubby
PlayWatch (6:24)
Visit A Chanukah Candle Factory
Thousands of Jewish homes around the globe kindle the Menorah with wax Chanukah candles. Visit a factory in Israel that's been making these candles for generations.
PlayWatch (1:51)
Making Olive Oil
In the Temple, more than 2,000 years ago, the Menorah was lit with wicks in olive oil. Today too, many Jews light their Chanukah Menorahs using pure olive oil.
PlayWatch (2:53)
Chanukah Play
Too cute for words. Watch a group of 5 year-olds re-enact this drama of struggle and redemption, the story of Chanukah.
PlayWatch (3:59)
The Deed: Chanukah
A brief review of the story and practices of the festival of Chanukah
PlayWatch (6:25)
The Menorah
How to light the menorah.
PlayWatch (6:21)
Seasons
A Chanukah Thought
When it's dark, light a candle...
PlayWatch (1:45)
The Menorah
What a magnificent object of art the "Chanukiyah" has been for thousands of years. This short examines many different Chanukah menorahs over the centuries.
PlayWatch (2:00)
Advertising the Miracle of Chanukah
Public Menorahs Across the Globe
For eight days the world glows a little bit brighter as giant outdoor Menorahs light up the night sky.
PlayWatch (1:00)
Yes, We Can!
It was the phrase that kept our hopes alive during history's harshest times...
PlayWatch (2:39)
33 Days
PlayWatch (0:54)
Candle Time
What do the Chanukah lights say to you?
PlayWatch (1:03)
Menorah Lighting Guide
Discover the importance of the menorah and how, when and where to light it.
PlayWatch (4:34)
Once Upon a Time There Was a Little Flame
The story of the stubborn little flame that refused to be extinguished. And the story of you and I...
PlayWatch (1:52)
Kabalah Toons: A Little Light
Episode XIV
A little light chases away a lot of darkness.
PlayWatch (1:20)
Itche Kadoozy Chanukah Mini-Series
Part I
Jono enters a donut eating contest, Gefilte Fish orders two thousand plastic dreidels from China and Rabbi Kadoozy gets a permit for a menorah lighting.
PlayWatch (14:09)
Itche Kadoozy Chanukah Mini-Series
Part II
Rabbi Kadoozy works on finding a way out of prison, Jono trains for his donut eating contest, and Gefilte Fish tries to sell his exploding dreidels to the government.
PlayWatch (12:29)

Subscribe

Get the best in Jewish audio & video delivered to your inbox