Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is observed for eight days starting December 11, 2009. This holiday commemorates the victory of a
small band of Maccabees over the pagan Syrian-Greeks who ruled over Israel.
Happy Chanukah K-12 Education Resources
The Hanukkah Menorah (Hebrew: מנורה menorah) (also Hebrew: חַנֻכִּיָּה Hanukiah, or Chanukkiyah, pl. hanukiyot, or Yiddish: חנוכּה לאמפּ khanike lomp, Lit: Chanukah lamp) is, strictly speaking, an eight-branched candelabrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah, as opposed to the seven-branched menorah used in the ancient Temple or as a symbol. The ninth holder, called the shamash ("helper or servant"), is for a candle used to light all other candles. It is among the most widely produced articles of Jewish ceremonial art.
MUSIC and GAME RESOURCES Chanukah, the Festival of Lights,
is a joyous celebration about the miracle of the oil that burned for
eight days when there was only enough oil left in the temple for one
day! Chanukah begins on the 25th day of the month of Kislev in the
Jewish calendar (November/December).
Learn about the significance of LIGHT in religious festivals.
More:
Information about Hanukkah,
covering the history and meaning of the holiday and how to celebrate,
complete with blessings, songs, activities, recipes for traditional
foods, the meaning of "gelt," and a virtual dreidel game. Chag sameach!
(Happy holidays!) From the Jewish Outreach Institute.
The Jewish Trivia Quiz
http://www.jewish-trivia.com
Free Chanukah Clipart
http://www.jewish-clipart.comYou can copy, save and print the graphics in three different sizes. There are 49 Chanukah images including
new Chanukah Party Invitations
Cool Chanukah Videos
http://www.jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm