Chanukah (Hanukkah)

Dec. 8-16, 2012

Explore the inner meaning of Chanukah in this collection of thoughts, essays and thought-provoking articles.

Breeze through Chanukah with a step by step guide on everything from arranging the menorah to the unique holiday customs.

Watch a renactment of the Chanukah (Hanukkah) story, visit a candle making factory, learn how to fry latka and so much more...

Our Chanukah (Hanukkah) children's site features interactive games, video, audio and much more on the festival of Chanukah

The Chanukah story, Chanukah observances, Chanukah FAQs and the menorah lighting procedure in succinct form -- with a plethora of links that lead to the unabridged version...

From Teheran to Charkov, from frozen Siberia to futuristic LA, from the Holocaust to a South African prison -- Chanukah stories that illuminate our lives

The events that led to the heroic Maccabean revolt, the battles, the victories, the miracle of the Chanukah lights and the events that followed...

Listen to the lyrics of traditional Chanukah (Hanukkah) songs, hear the blessings recited on the Chanukah menorah and more...

Chanukah commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after the defeat of the Syrians who had defiled the Holy Temple and attempted to force the Jews to assimilate. It is celebrated for eight days by kindling the menorah each evening.