What is the meaning of Chanukah?

Courtesy of MyJewishLearning. (MyJewishLearning) — The Hebrew word Chanukah literally means “dedication.” (In modern Hebrew,

Is Chanukah in the Bible?

Courtesy of MyJewishLearning. (MyJewishLearning) — There is no mention either of the holiday of Chanukah,

Chanukah themes and theology

Courtesy of MyJewishLearning. Photo credit: Hazon (MyJewishLearning) — Chanukah is today a time of celebration

Public displays of Chanukiyot 

Courtesy of MyJewishLearning. Photo credit: Michael Kauffmann/Wikimedia (MyJewishLearning) — Not every commandment is given a

A Zionist Chanukah

Courtesy of MyJewishLearning. Photo credit: PikiWiki IsraelChanukah at Kibbutz Gan Shmuel circa 1952 (MyJewishLearning) —

How to play dreidel

Courtesy of MyJewishLearning. (MyJewishLearning) — The Hebrew word for dreidel is sevivon, which, as in