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Articles by My Jewish Learning

Why Hanukkah Is Actually a Minor Holiday

It isn't mentioned in the Bible, but Hanukkah is among the most widely observed Jewish rituals.

How to Greet Someone on Hanukkah

There are phrases you can use to wish someone a Happy Hanukkah.

Download a Printable Copy of the Hanukkah Candle Blessings

Click here for a PDF of the blessings said during Hanukkah candle lighting.

Symbols of Hanukkah

From sufganiyot to the hannukiah, here are the major symbols of the holiday.

What Is the Shamash Candle for Hanukkah?

The 'helper' candle is used to light the eight flames of the Hanukkah menorah.

What to Write in a Hanukkah Card

How to send seasonal greeting cards for the Festival of Light.

Is It OK to Use an Electric Menorah for Hanukkah?

An electric menorah might be an acceptable substitute, but the vast majority of Jews prefer wax candles or oil lamps.

The Story of “Oy Vey”

Half Hebrew, half Aramaic, this classic lament is all Jewish.

The Chassidic Story: A New Window to God

Watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJbNEISMV8I Chassidic masters created a Jewish revolution, which rekindled a mass of souls that were on ...

American Klezmer Music

Klezmer, which literally means “tool of song” in Yiddish, is the secular folk music of the Jews of Central and ...

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