Join Alex as she explains the Jewish winter holiday of Hanukkah and some of its traditions.
New York has a large and lively Jewish community.
1 million + people in NYC are Jewish
Hanukkah
Chanukkah
What does the holiday celebrate?
Hanukkah, celebrates the miracle of a menorah burning for eight full days after the Jews won the Temple of Jerusalem back.
They only had one small jar of lamp oil, enough for just one night. Miraculously, the oil lasted for eight nights.
Festival of Lights
What time of the year is Hanukkah celebrated?
Hanukkah 2021: Nov. 28-Dec. 6
Hanukkah is celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers, fried foods and games.
Hanukkah traditions
Menorah
Menorah
Fried potato pancakes
Fried jelly donuts
Spin the Dreidel Game
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For how many days do we celebrate Hanukkah?
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What does the food eaten during Hanukkah have in common?
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What is one of the games played during Hanukkah?
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Hanukkah celebrates ___
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True or False: New York has the largest Jewish population in the USA.
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