Hanukkah
How to Light the Hanukkah Menora and Sing the Blessings
Listen and watch Rabbi Jeff Eisenstat as he demonstrates lighting the Hanukkah menorah. He's also thrown in "O' Hanukkah, O' Hanukkah" whose famous English words were written by Mordecai Kaplan's daughter, Judith Eisenstein.
Three Reasons
Along with selecting special haftorot for each week to highlight an aspect of the Torah portion, the rabbis also chose special readings for the holidays. For the first Shabbat of Hanukah the rabbis selected Zechariah 2:14 -4:7. ...
Topics: Divrei Torah, Hanukkah Type: Dvar Torah
Light and Dark: A Hanukkah Song
Words and sheet music for three-part vocal harmony for a Hanukkah song about differences between dark and light, good and evil. Music and Lyrics by Margot L. Stein. Arrangement by Elizabeth Bolton.
Tzedakah and the Jewish Holidays: Giving for Social Change
Ideas for giving opportunities throughout the Jewish year. Connects each Jewish holiday to the concept of tzedakah and recommends a relevant type of beneficiary to support.
Topics: Congregational Development, Hanukkah, Holidays, Jewish Life, Money and Values, Pesach, Purim, Rosh Hashanah, Shavuot, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah, Sukkot, Tikkun Olam, Tisha B'av, Tu Bishvat, Yom Kippur Type: Program Description
A Hanukkah Story for the Children of Dor Hadash
A story about a family's struggle to redefine their relationship with Hanukkah and rededicate their intentions to the meaning of the holiday. Inspired by Kerry Olitsky's book, Eight Nights, Eight Lights.
December and Dedication
December is that time of year when being a Jew in America feels particularly complicated. Whether we are dealing with the "December dilemma" or are just a bit overwhelmed by the ubiquity of ...
Topics: Divrei Torah, Hanukkah Type: Dvar Torah
One for Each Night: A Hanukkah Study Guide for a Brighter Future
This award winning Hanukkah home guide includes a nightly ritual of replacing a light bulb in your house with an energy efficient CFL bulb, short teachings about the importance of saving energy, a light bulb joke and a blessing. A great way of giving focus to Hanukkah at home.
Topics: Congregational Development, Hanukkah, Holiday Resources, Jewish Practice, Tikkun Olam Type: Ritual
Who Can Remember? A Hanukkah Story
An empowering retelling of the Hanukkah story that emphasizes theology and remembering rather than miracles or military might.
Fall Holiday Family Education
These two programs for preschool students and their parents incorporate a variety of activities. The first focuses on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah. The second focuses on Hannukah.
Topics: Family Education Programming, Hanukkah, Holiday Resources, Rosh Hashanah, Simchat Torah, Sukkot, Yom Kippur Type: Family Education Program
