Archive for November 2018
Zionism in Animation: How the State Of Israel was Born
Part of The Jewish Story In Animation, a Zionist educational initiative, this animated video (03:05) tells the story of the establishment of the State of Israel, starting from the early 20th century. While putting
Publicizing the Miracle of Hanukkah
Written by Rabbi Iscah Waldman, this article explores how the modern phenomenon of public displays of Hanukkah menorahs in store fronts, city squares and private homes developed from ancient rabbinic tradition. The author
Judah and His Maccabees: A Hanukkah Gospel Story
This entertaining video (03:17) presents a gospel retelling of the Hanukkah story, performed by Karen Hart and Vox Femina.
A Hanukkah Songbook
This Hanukkah songbook contains the lyrics for many traditional Hanukkah songs, including some in English, Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino. Compiled by Aharon Varady and Nomi Raye Lerman, this resource was shared on The Open Siddur Project, which aims
Looking into the Flame: A Hanukkah Light Meditation
Written by Rabbi DovBer Pinson, an expert on Kabbalah, Jewish Philosophy and Rosh Yeshiva at the IYYUN Center for Jewish Spirituality, this complex article shares some deep mystical ideas to meditate on when
A Replica of the Temple’s Menorah in the Old City of Jerusalem
Created by the Temple Institute, an organization working towards the building of the third Temple in Jerusalem, this video (05:28) presents a replica of the golden menorah once used in the Temple being moved to
Collections of Artistic Hanukkah Menorahs
This video (04:36) from the CBS American news network explores the Hanukkah menorah as a symbol of light and hope in Judaica art. From a family who have a personal collection of 154
Hanukkah in the Old City of Jerusalem
This short video (01:55) captures the magical festive atmosphere of Hanukkah in the Old City of Jerusalem, including tables of sufganiyot, the giant menorah at the Western Wall, and families lighting their Hannukah candles
Lighting the Hanukkah Candles with a Rube Goldberg Machine
This entertaining video (0:58) presents an impressive Rube Goldberg machine that lights the Hannukah candle, created by students at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology.
Hanukkah at the White House
This post presents video clips from the annual White House Hanukkah party, in which special guests are hosted at the official residence of the President of the United States for a celebration of