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Children's Chanukah Guide



Light the Menorah
Light the Menorah
Jews all over the world celebrate Chanukah by lighting candles on the Chanukah Menorah.
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Sing The Song
Sing The Song
It is customary to sing “Haneirot Halalu,” and/or “Maoz Tzur” after lighting the Menorah.
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Got Gelt?
Got Gelt?
Often parents give their children Chanukah Gelt (money) on Chanukah.
Play the Game
Put A Spin on It
On Chanukah we play a special game called Dreidel. The Dreidel is a four-sided spinning top, called a “sevivon” in Hebrew
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Kids in the Kitchen
Have A Party
Have A Chanukah Party
In honor of the miracle which occurred with oil, it is traditional to eat foods fried in oil.
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