About Chanukah

Chanukah (alternately spelled Hanukkah), meaning "dedication" in Hebrew, refers to the joyous eight-day celebration during which Jews commemorate the victory of the Maccabees over the armies of Syria in 165 B.C.E. and the subsequent liberation and "rededication" of the Temple in Jerusalem. The modern home celebration of Chanukah centers around the lighting of the chanukiyah, a special menorah for Chanukah; foods prepared in oil including latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly donuts); and special songs and games.

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Chanukah Music Online

Listen to Cantor Abby Gostein sing the Chanukah blessings as well as Maoz Tzur (Rock of Ages) and find words and instructions.

You might enjoy these musical Chanukah videos as well:

• Light One Candle by Peter Yarrow (Peter Paul and Mary)
   
• How Do You Spell Channukkahh by the Leevees

By The Maccabeats, Yeshiva University’s a cappella group:

• Candlelight
• All About That Neis
• Hasmonean