by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller
Dreidels symbolize deep spiritual concepts and have a fascinating history.
by Jeff Jacoby
Hanukkah is anything but the "Jewish Christmas."
A generation after the Hanukkah miracle, in the midst of great turmoil, Salome Alexandra defended Judaism and restored Jewish practice.
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons
Test your knowledge about Hanukkah
Israelis consume 24 million donuts a year.
by Tzvi Gluckin
Most timeless traditions aren’t that old, but so what? They play an important role in celebrating the holiday.
by B.C. Wallin
It’s time to decide the best spelling, once and for all.
by Heather Dean
Chaya Malka Abramson talks about fire prevention and treating burns
by NFPA.org
This is the peak time of year for home candle fires. Take precaution.
by Rabbi Aaron Goldscheider
Looking beyond the mask of darkness, we can perceive light.
There’s more to olives than the Hanukkah miracle.
How to deepen the candle-lighting experience for the entire family.
by Salvador Litvak
Has Hanukkah in America become a testament to assimilation?
by Gary Fagen
How to battle against spiritual annihilation.
by Rabbi Ephraim Nisenbaum
On Hanukkah we recognize the miracle of nature.
by Gedalia Kauffman
Who are the Chanukah heroes who saved our people?
by Aish.com staff
Stories, recipes, coloring pages, and a full "how-to" section.
by Torah Live
Who were these Jewish warrior heroes?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Why can't benefit be derived from the light of the menorah?
by Avi Geller
Insights from the Midrash and contemporary sages.
by Steve Greenberg
A pictorial cartoon explanation of Chanukah, for the uninitiated.
by Shimon Apisdorf
The Temple in Jerusalem was a place of concentrated spiritual power and electrifying inspiration.
To get oil from an olive, you've got to press hard. So too, the Jewish people shine under pressure.
What's the deeper meaning of money and what does it have to do with Chanukah?
What the Hanukkah dreidel was 'back then' and how we can learn from it today.
Education, dedication, and beginning. These are the 3 meanings of the word "Chanukah". What do they stand for?
by Yisrael Rutman
A closer examination of the laws and customs of Chanukah yields some surprising insights.
The number eight transcends the natural world
It's fun to take part in the shopping season, but is "gifting" a part of Chanukah?
A 10-page booklet to enlighten your Chanukah.
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