Summary

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival of lights which takes place at the beginning of December and lasts for 8 days. It celebrates the recapture and rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem by Judas Maccabaeus in 164 BC. Legend has it that once the Temple had been reclaimed a lamp was lit for its rededication. The lamp miraculously burned for 8 days despite only having enough sacramental oil for one. To commemorate this a lamp is lit during every night of Hanukkah and placed in an eight-branched candlestick called a menorah.

Torah Tots: Chankuh  -  History, games and puzzles, colouring pages and greeting cards.
World of Hanukat  -  Child-friendly introduction to the celebration of Hanukkah. Includes stories, activites, recipes, songs and printables.
Widget Software: Hanukkah  -  Download a pack full of printable Hanukkah resources here.

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The Hanukkah Story

Authors:  Anita Ganeri

Synopsis:  Watercolour illustrations breathe warmth and life into the story that lies behind the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Anita Ganeri retells the traditional story with sensitivity, drawing children into the narrative.

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