Jewish How-To
How to Make a Handcrafted Hanukkah Menorah
Hanukkah is a great time to do some activities with the family. Kids who are into craft-making will surely enjoy this simple holiday project. Here is a menorah project that you and your children can make in less than a day.We will need the following supplies to make a Jewish Hanukkah Menorah: a blue colored glass container, decorative stones and ...
Read MoreDressing up for Chanukah
Although no special garments are required for the celebration of Chanukah, many people dress festively for the candle lighting ceremony and the entire holiday. Children, specifically, are often dressed in clothes inspired by Chanukah and are adorned with accessories that symbolize the holiday.Wear clothes in Chanukah colors which are white and blue.If you are to attend a formal affair, wear ...
Read MoreHanukkah: Festival of lights
Festival of lights. This holiday literally lights up every Jewish household all over the world who is celebrating Hanukkah. Celebrated for eight days, this 2,000 years old holiday commemorates the victory of Judah Maccabees over King Antiochus IV of Syria 2000 years ago and the reclamation and rededication of the Holy Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. It came with the famous ...
Read MoreSet up your Menorah
Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev and last for eight days. In 2010, Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 1st and ends on December 9th.T here are many customs and traditions which are followed in the celebration of the Hanukkah holiday, and one of the most important parts of celebrating this great day is setting up the ...
Read MoreHanukkah Driedel
The driedel is one of the best representations of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. It is this time of year that Jews around the world celebrate their triumph over persecution and remembering a miracle that happened a long time ago. Dreidel is a Yiddish word that comes from the German word drehen, which means to spin or turn. In Hebrew ...
Read MoreIdeal Gifts for Jewish Women on Chanukah
Choosing the perfect gift for a Jewish woman is easy. The best way to choose a gift for a Jewish woman is to know her interests and lifestyle. Since Jewish women give high importance to Judaism and the Jewish culture, I suggest incorporating Jewish culture and tradition to your gift.Give her jewelry. Many Jewish people wear jewelries with Jewish significance. ...
Read MoreBat Mitzvah Party Themes and Ideas
A Bat Mitzvah is one of the highlights of a Jewish girl’s life. Planning for her bat mitzvah can be exciting. Choosing the party theme, making invitations and decorations, and preparing the food require much attention to make this event a memorable one for the celebrant and fun for all guests.The Bat Mitzvah theme sets the feel of the event. ...
Read MoreSing Songs for Hanukkah
Songs are part of every Hanukkah celebration. We sing songs of praise to God for giving us our freedom from our oppressors and to give thanks for all the blessings that he gives us. The Festival of Lights is a joyous festival and we sing songs of happiness and thankfulness.Learn and participate in singing songs during Hanukkah service in the ...
Read MoreIntroduce Hanukkah into Your Classroom
The month of December is generally related to the Christian celebration of Christmas. Probably because of the large population of Christians in the world, Hanukkah celebrations especially in Canada and the United States often involve Christmas traditions. Many rabbis argue that incorporating Christmas practices into the celebration of Hanukkah give many Jews confusion on why the latter is celebrated. As ...
Read MoreCelebrating Zot Hanukkah
The last day of Hanukkah also known as Zot Hanukkah is considered by some Jews as the most significant. Here’s how you can celebrate the eighth night of Hanukkah:Light all eight candles on the last night of Hanukkah. Light the candles from right to left.Say the two Hanukkah blessings.Discuss the significance of celebrating the last night of Hanukkah. It doesn’t ...
Read MoreGuidelines in Lighting the Hanukkah Menorah
Lighting the Hanukkah menorah is part of Jewish tradition. Here are a some guidelines you need to know before lighting a menorah at home:It is most ideal for the Hanukkah to be placed outside the main door where everyone can see it to show everyone the miracle of Hanukkah.The menorah should be positioned on the left side of the doorpost. ...
Read MoreHow to Observe the First Night of Hanukkah
For many Jewish families, the first night of Hanukkah is the most important one. The first night of Hanukkah opens the entire eight-day celebration. Celebrate the first night of Hanukkah by preparing Jewish traditional foods, lighting the Hanukkah menorah, saying special prayers, and exchanging gifts. Jewish games like the dreidel and the Hanukkah gelt hunt are also played during the ...
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