Chanukah Videos

Simple-to-follow instructions on how to do the mitzvah of lighting the menorah on Chanukah.

Watch talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Chanukah and vintage footage of the Rebbe participating in Chanukah rallies.

A morning sun rises in fiery splendor; a newborn baby enters the world. We witness miracles everyday and may sometimes take them for granted.

Discover the importance of the menorah and how, when and where to light it.

Just another country song about a regular Jewish guy who meets up with four rabbis in their menorah-mobile.

The Tzlil V’zemer Children’s Choir presents a favorite Chanukah song, “Oh Chanukah.”

Ezy, Eli, Dina and Rina explore their inner “super powers” to spread light in the world.

A little light chases away a lot of darkness.

History and facts on Chanukah with Ezi.

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.

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.

The action packed conclusion of the Itche Kadoozy Show Chanukah Mini-Series! Hilarity Ensues.

Jono sings a song about his favorite Chanukah tradition.

A rabbi, a college student, and a gefilte fish share their feelings about chanukah.

Rabbi Kadoozy and friends are ready for the menorah lighting. But when Jono decides to become a super hero, they may be in for the funniest Chanukah ever...

The story of the stubborn little flame that refused to be extinguished. And the story of you and I . . .

A brief review of the story and practices of the festival of Chanukah

Too cute for words. Watch a group of 5 year-olds re-enact this drama of struggle and redemption, the story of Chanukah.

What do the Chanukah lights say to you?

Traditional potato latkes are essential for every Chanukah party. You’ll love Jamie’s easy and delicious recipe.

Join Eli as he prepares some Chanukah favorites with his Bubby

Live coverage of the breaking news story of Chanukah as it unfolds minute by minute.

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!

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.

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

It was the phrase that kept our hopes alive during history's harshest times...

Thoughts on our generation's desire for life-affirming messages of Jewish pride and heroism.

When it's dark, light a candle...

Inspirational speaker, Charlie Harary, shares his personal take on one of the lessons to be learned from the story of Chanukah.

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.

Experience the story of Chanukah as it comes alive in this real life presentation. This production from the Jewish Children’s Museum was performed live on Chanukah in 2006.

Join Benny and Zaidy for the thrilling adventure of the Chanukah story! Go back to a time of danger, drama and triumph! Laugh, thrill and cheer as the adventure of Chanukah unfolds in this animated production.

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.

This Chanukah rap tune is all about yes, you too can be a Macabbee! Be strong and joyful... and share the light and the love!

For eight days the world glows a little bit brighter as giant outdoor Menorahs light up the night sky.

How rabbinical commandments -- like lighting the Chanukah menorah -- derive their power from the Biblical injunction (Deuteronomy 17:11) "According to the law they [the Sages] instruct you... you shall not divert... either right or left."

The school of Hillel says that the very best way (mehardin min hamehadrin) of lighting the menorah is to add one more candle each night. The Talmud gives two reasons for this approach: a) because of the dictum that we increase in matters of holiness and b) to make it readily obvious which night of Chanukah it is. Will there be a practical difference between these two reasons? A difference in rulings between Maimonides and Tosafos is considered.

The name Chanukah itself contains many hints to the deeper meaning of the festival.

The Jews' devotion to maintaining their spiritual freedom can only be described as supernatural. What gives us this miraculous strength?

The House of Shammai says: "On the first day of Chanukah, one lights eight lights; from here on, one progressively decreases." The House of Hillel says: "On the first day, one lights a single light; from here on, one progressively increases." -- Talmud, Shabbat 21b

The first letter of the word Chanukah is the eighth letter of the Hebrew alphabet "chet." What secrets are contained within the shape and numerical value of the letter "chet" that can teach us about the meaning of Chanukah?

Among the early Talmudic commentaries, there are two opinions about the chronology of events commemorated on Chanukah. One says that the war was won on the 24th of Kislev and that the first day of Chanukah, the 25th of Kislev, is the anniversary of the first day of peace. The other says that on one day, the 25th of Kislev, the Maccabees both won the war and rededicated the Temple.

Watch as amazing Chanukah-themed sand animation is performed before the camera.