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Hanukkah
Description
Hanukkah (also known as Chanukah) is the Jewish eight-day “festival of lights." To commemorate the miracle of the burning of the Temple’s menorah for eight days with only a one day supply of oil, the sages instituted the festival of Hanukkah. Jewish families throughout the world light the Hanukkah candles each of the eight nights of the holiday, retell the stories of the miracle and rededicate themselves to God.
Spiritual Significance
At this auspicious time the festival of Light, Hanukkah is celebrated. Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the few over the many, the quality over the quantity and Light over darkness. Hanukkah is therefore a festival of hope and faith.
Prayer
Sch’ma Yisrael, Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Echad Adonai Echad (2)
Purpose of Rituals
Jewish families throughout the world light the Hanukkah candles each of the eight nights of the holiday, retell the stories of the miracle and rededicate themselves to God.
Chant/Song
Hine ma tov
Story
Hanukkah Story from USA
Activity
Playing dreidel in class - Along with the menorah, a simple toy top known as a “dreidel” is one of the most-recognizable items associated with Hanukkah.
