Family Activities

Hanukkah Challah: How Baking Together Teaches Jewish Values and Life Skills

Rachel Margolis, RJE

Challah has been a staple of our Friday night dinner table for years, and even more so during the pandemic. The rhythm of kneading dough every Friday helps us remember – Shabbat is coming, Shabbat is coming, Shabbat is coming. Throughout the last eight months, my children and I have...

Hanukkah

Teach (and Practice) a New Jewish Value Each Night of Hanukkah

Rabbi Ruth Adar

Assign a different Jewish value each one day of Hanukkah and plan appropriate activities for your family. The idea of activities is not simply doing for doing’s sake, but doing for the sake of learning. Be sure to reflect and talk afterward!

Hanukkah

8 Thematic Ideas to Make Every Night of Hanukkah Shine

Rabbi Craig Lewis

Here are eight wonderful things about Hanukkah, one for each night, that can enhance our celebrations of this beloved holiday.

Hanukkah Candle light by Steven M. Isenberg, Temple Emanuel, Lowell, MA

BimBam

How to Help Young Children Embrace the Spirit of Hanukkah

Stephanie Fink, MAJCS, RJE

BimBam’s animated videos spark connections to Judaism with compelling and engaging digital storytelling for kids, parents, and educators. Check out these Hanukkah videos.

Shaboom! characters celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah

Parenting

Watch with Your Kids: The Hanukkah Shaboom! Special

Lickety latke! Disappearing donuts, giant spinning dreidels, and an impromptu party are all part of this miracle-filled Hanukkah episode from Shaboom!