Why Dreidel?

On Chanukah we recognize the miracle of nature.

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My Big Fat Greek War

My Big Fat Greek War

by Rabbi Gedalia Kauffman

Who are the Chanukah heroes who saved our people?

Aish.com's Chanukah Reader

Aish.com's Chanukah Reader

by Aish.com staff

Stories, recipes, coloring pages, and a full "how-to" section.

The Triumph of Chanukah

The Triumph of Chanukah

by Jeff Jacoby

Chanukah was established to commemorate the very opposite of cultural assimilation.

Chanukah Quiz

Chanukah Quiz

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Test your knowledge!

The Maccabees

The Maccabees

by Torah Live

Who were these Jewish warrior heroes?

Why 8 Days?

Why 8 Days?

by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

The number eight transcends the natural world

Aish.com's Chanukah Reader

Aish.com's Chanukah Reader

by aish.com

A 10-page booklet to enlighten your Chanukah.

Lively Overview of Chanukah

Lively Overview of Chanukah

by Rabbi Avi Geller

Insights from the Midrash and contemporary sages.

Giving Gifts

Giving Gifts

by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

It's fun to take part in the shopping season, but is "gifting" a part of Chanukah?

8 Surprising Lessons from the Laws of Chanukah

8 Surprising Lessons from the Laws of Chanukah

by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman

A closer examination of the laws and customs of Chanukah yields some surprising insights.

The Ninth Candle

The Ninth Candle

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Why can't benefit be derived from the light of the menorah?

The Name

The Name "Chanukah"

by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

Education, dedication, and beginning. These are the 3 meanings of the word "Chanukah". What do they stand for?

Dreidel Secrets

Dreidel Secrets

by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

The Real Secret: What the dreidel was 'back then' and how we can learn from it today.

Why Chanukah Gelt?

Why Chanukah Gelt?

by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

What's the deeper meaning of money and what does it have to do with Chanukah?

Is It the Jewish Christmas?

Is It the Jewish Christmas?

by Steve Greenberg

A pictorial cartoon explanation of Chanukah, for the uninitiated.

Oil or Candles?

Oil or Candles?

by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

To get oil from an olive, you've got to press hard. So too, the Jewish people shine under pressure.

Holy Temple Lights

Holy Temple Lights

by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

The Temple in Jerusalem was a place of concentrated spiritual power and electrifying inspiration.

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