Jewish Treats about

Chanukah

Browse our archive of Chanukah related Jewish Treats.

11/24/2009

The Letter Samach

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11/18/2009

The Keshet of Kislev

It was during the month of Cheshvan that God sent the heavy rains to cover…

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11/12/2009

The Letter Chet

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12/29/2008

Putting Chanukah in Perspective

Last night we lit the final Chanukah candles, and today is the last day of…

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12/25/2008

A Chanukah Heroine

Have you ever heard of Yehudit (Judith), the daughter of Yochanan the High…

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12/24/2008

Spin the Dreidel

I have a little dreidel I made it out of clay and when it’s dry and ready…

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12/23/2008

The Story of Chanukah

Around the year 167 BCE, the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea tried to force…

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12/22/2008

Giving Gifts

“One who is diligent in lighting Chanukah candles will have children who…

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12/19/2008

It’s A Chanukiah!

The menorah, the symbol of the holiday of Chanukah, is actually a misnomer!…

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12/18/2008

Chanukah-What’s The Mitzvah?

Here’s a quiz:What is the primary mitzvah of Chanukah? a) Eating latkes…

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12/25/2000

Mikeitz-Chanukah 5761-2000

"What is Chanukah Really About?" by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald This coming…

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Chanukah

On Chanukah, Jewish families around the world gather together in their homes and light the Chanukah candles. Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, celebrates the great miracles that happened during the Maccabee revolt in the time of the Second Temple period.

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Programs and Classes

Host or attend the exciting Chanukah programs and classes provided by NJOP and find out how you or your community can participate.

Resources

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Articles

Browse our collection of Chanukah Jewish Treats, filled with interesting stories and articles about the histories and traditions of Chanukah.