Chanukah with the National Library of Israel

Use these primary sources to enrich your educational activities for Chanukah. Learners will discover a variety of Chanukah customs and explore how Jews at different times and in different places celebrated Chanukah. In our printable pages, you can explore some of the symbols and themes of Chanukah, discover the origins of the dreidel game, find out how the emblem of Israel is connected to Chanukah and draw some of the ways your family celebrates this special holiday together! Pictured: Chanukah Play, Ra'anana, 1948