Chanukah

The dreidel game is one of the most beloved Chanukah traditions. Learn the complete rules, the meaning behind Nun, Gimel, Hei, and Shin, and the surprising history of this spinning top.

Pirsumei nisa, publicizing the miracle, is one of the core principles of Chanukah. Learn where to place your menorah, why visibility matters, and how this concept shapes every aspect of the holiday.

Discover why olive oil is considered the ideal choice for lighting the Chanukah menorah, and why candles are a perfectly valid and popular alternative.

A complete guide to lighting the Chanukah menorah, including when and where to place it, the proper blessings in Hebrew and English, and the beautiful songs sung afterward.

Al HaNissim and Hallel are special prayer additions for Jewish holidays. Learn when they are recited, what they contain, and the meaning behind these expressions of gratitude.

Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, celebrates the miraculous victory of the Maccabees and the oil that burned for eight days. Learn everything about this beloved eight-day Jewish holiday.

From crispy latkes to jelly-filled sufganiyot, and from dreidel games to chocolate gelt, discover the delicious foods and fun traditions that make Chanukah celebrations so special.