Hanukkah Celebration: Understanding the Jewish Festival of Lights
For eight nights each year, Jews celebrate the Festival of Lights, known as Hanukkah. Hanukkah celebrates the miracles that occurred more than 2,000 years ago when Judah and the Maccabees fought against religious persecution, rededicated the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and lit the menorah (a candelabrum) with one day’s worth of oil that, amazingly, lasted for eight. Let the Hanukkah Celebration Web Guide show you where to find information on Hanukkah customs, traditions, food, blessings, music and more.
Expand All Guide SectionsHanukkah Traditions
Hanukkah traditions date back to Hellenistic times and the reign of one of ... read more »
Hanukkah Food and Recipes
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Hanukkah Songs and Music
“I Have a Little Dreidel” is one of the best-known Hanukkah songs. But ... read more »
Hanukkah Products
It’s no fun to sing “I Have a Little Dreidel” if you do not have a little dreidel. And it’s not Hanukkah without candles burning in your menorah. The sites below lead you to all the menorahs, dreidels, candles and related Hanukkah products that your heart desires.
Insights for Hanukkah Products
- It’s traditional to give gelt (money) on Hanukkah. But because of the holiday’s proximity to Christmas, some of the Christmas traditions have found their way into the Hanukkah festivities. As a result, exchanging presents is now quite common in the United States.
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Top Sites for Hanukkah Products
For Hanukkah merchandise and other Judaica …
Judaica Mall
offers a huge selection of unique and beautifully designed Hanukkah products including menorahs, dreidels and candles. There are more than 200 menorahs to choose from, such as standard bronze, colorful glass, traveling menorahs and more. And don’t forget the large “Ceramic Giraffe Menorah."
Zion Judaica
has a clean design that makes for an enjoyable online shopping experience. For example, if you visit the “World of Fine Menorahs,” you can then narrow that search to oil or children’s menorahs, among others. This site also features a variety of products that you won’t find in the previous site, like Hanukkah novelty items, books, CDs and jewelry.
MileChai.com
is very easy to use, and offers a wide selection of Hanukkah products. Use the sidebar on the left for the easiest navigation. Search under “Menorahs” or “Chanukah” to find just the item you need to make your holiday complete.
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