Archive for 2018
Mayim Bialik: A True/False Quiz Introducing Hannukah
In this humorous, informal video (05:58), actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik presents a short true or false quiz to clear up some misconceptions about the Jewish holiday of Hannukah. Bialik explains the basic historical origins, themes, religious
What is Hannukah?
This short animated video (03:51) presents an excellent overview of the origins, significance and customs of Hannukah, the Jewish festival of lights. Useful for people of all ages and backgrounds, it focuses on how people can find
How to Light the Hannukah Candles (Conservative Tradition): Blessings & Songs
Created by the Rabbinical Assembly, this resource outlines the Hannukah candle-lighting ceremony according to Conservative tradition. The document provides the Hebrew, English and transliterated texts of the three blessings, Hanerot Hallalu, and the
How to Light Hannukah Candles (Sephardic Tradition)
In this instructional video (04:05), Rabbi David Benchlouch of the Sephardi Hebrew Congregation of Cape Town demonstrates how to light the Hannukah candles according to Sephardic tradition. Whereas in Ashkenazi custom, the “shamash” candle
Hasidic Hannukah Medley (Yiddish)
This upbeat video presents a medley of classic Yiddish Hasidic Hannukah songs, performed by Belz Hasidic singer, Shulem Lemmer, the Freilach Band and the Shira Choir.
Julie Geller: Hannukah Hymn (A Contemporary Al Hanisim)
A contemporary take on the traditional Al Hanisim prayer for Hannukah, this Jewish folk song by Julie Geller encourages us to be grateful for the miracles in our lives and to illuminate the
Hannukah Songs for Kids
This child-friendly animated video features nine English Hannukah songs for young children, including classics such as “Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel” and “Hannukah Oh Hannukah.” This video was created by Kiboomu, a YouTube channel for
Ari Lesser: Hannukah Hip Hop & Yehudit
This post features two Hannukah raps by American Jewish rapper, singer, and spoken word artist, Ari Lesser. Hip Hop Hannukah retells the Hannukah story and criticises the modern commercialization of the holiday. Yehudit tells the lesser-known
Gad Elbaz, Naftali Kalfa, Ari Lesser: Miracles
Using part of the “Al Hanissim” prayer from Hannukah and Purim as a chorus, this catchy song expresses gratitude to God for the miracles of our lives, from the great national miracle of
Exploring Jewish Peoplehood Through Hannukah Songs
This educational resource compares the Hebrew, English and Yiddish versions of popular Hannukah songs “Chanukah Oh Chanukah” and “Mi Yimallel / Who Can Retell?”, exploring what the differences in translation reveal about the