Hanukkah

Al Hanisim: Remembering Our Partnership in God’s Miracles

Both the holidays when this prayer is recited are marked by courageous human action in making space for the miraculous.

See where the events described in the Hanukkah story are believed to have occurred and what they look like now.

These delicious pancakes celebrate the miracle of the oil — but potatoes are a relatively newfangled tradition.

Green tips for the Festival of Lights.

Where to find recordings and lyrics for classic (and modern) Hanukkah songs.

How much do you know about the Festival of Lights?

The iconic Hanukkah game.

A history of the practice and some tips for parents.

The reasons this holiday lasts so long.

Hanukkah does not appear in the Hebrew Bible. Where does it come from then?

Hanukkah offers many opportunities for fun and joyous celebration.

What attitudes toward Christmas tell us about modern Jewish identity.