Hanukkah
Hanukkah 2025
In 2025, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2024 and lasts until sundown on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.
Church & State & the Jews
Religious education is vital for this country--but not on Uncle Sam's tab.
Haneirot Hallalu: These Hanukkah Lights We Light
Explaining the use and meaning of the Hanukkah lights.
The Hanukkiah (Hanukkah Menorah)
Hanukkah lamps come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
On Hanukkah, Women As Role Models
Two stories related to Hanukkah focus on the heroic efforts of women.
The December Dilemma
Whether you ignore Christmas altogether or celebrate it with non-Jewish friends or family, the holiday provokes a lot of emotions.
Defining Hanukkah: Pluralism
Hanukkah represents the struggle to follow one's values and religion in a pluralistic world that often demands uniformity.
Defining Hanukkah: Spiritual vs Political
Hanukkah asks us to reconcile the worldview of the Rabbis with that of the Maccabees.
Hanukkah Themes and Theology
Beyond the parties and gifts, what the Festival of Lights is all about.