Courtesy of MyJewishLearning (MyJewishLearning) — As in the Diaspora, Chanukah in Israel is a major […]
Category: Chanukah
Modern observances of Hanukkah
Courtesy of MyJewishLearning (MyJewishLearning) — When the Torah academies of Babylon opened in the third […]
The surprising origin of the dreidel
Courtesy of MyJewishLearning (MyJewishLearning) — The dreidel, or sevivon, is perhaps the most famous custom […]
How do you spell Hanukkah?
Courtesy of MyJewishLearning (MyJewishLearning) — Hanukkah? Chanukah? Hanukah? How do you spell the name of […]
Why is Chanukah eight nights?
Courtesy of MyJewishLearning (MyJewishLearning) — It’s Miraculous This aspect of the Chanukah story, learned from […]
9 things you didn’t know about Chanukah
Courtesy of MyJewishLearning (MyJewishLearning) — Chanukah is one of the most widely celebrated Jewish holidays […]
Chanukah themes and theology
Courtesy of MyJewishLearning (MyJewishLearning) — Chanukah is today a time of celebration and family gatherings, […]
What you need to know about the Chanukah story
Courtesy of MyJewishLearning (MyJewishLearning) — In 168 BCE, the ruler of the Syrian kingdom, Antiochus […]
What is the origin of Chanukah?
Courtesy of MyJewishLearning (MyJewishLearning) — Unlike many Jewish holidays, the holiday of Chanukah is not […]
Chanukah gifts
Courtesy of My Jewish Learning (MyJewishLearning) — Most American Jews can rattle off a list […]
