The Jewish Education Project has curated a list of high-quality Chanukah resources for every type of learner. With lessons and content for Early Childhood through Teens, as well as resources for addressing different learning styles, Jewish educators will find ample opportunity to write engaging lesson plans to bridge the miracles of Chanukah with students' modern lives.
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Exploring the story and customs of Chanukah
Join Melina as she spins through the holiday of lights!
Hadar's collection of Hanukkah resources for adults and children.
Use primary sources from the National Library of Israel to discover a variety of Chanukah/Hanukkah customs.
This video and classroom discussion questions review the role of Judah the Maccabe and his family in the Chanukah story.
Travel back to Jewish life in the Soviet-era through the lens of a young girl's Hanukkah letter.
A comprehensive list of Chanukah activities sorted into multiple learning methods and perspectives.
Explore how Chanukah is reflected in Africa's lack of electricity and what Israel is doing to solve the issue.
The eight nights of Chanukah broken into 8 unique values, each with its own lesson plan, questions, and resources.
53 fun and creative activities to make Chanukah come alive in the classroom.
In this video, the history of Chanukah is examined from its beginnings: politics, wars, sacrifices, and victories.
This interactive presentation explores the laws of lighting the chanukiah.
Discover exciting and engaging ways to share Hanukkah in the classroom in this step-by-step resource guide. Includes art project!
This lesson uses texts and guiding questions to discover how and why Chanukah candles are lit.
Discover Hanukkah through the lens of Archaeology and Jewish Texts.
Students develop independent learning skills with this fun Chanukah activity.
We know these donuts are tasty! But what's their relationship to Chanukkah, Judaism, and Israel?
The Greening Chanukah Guide offers an overview of Chanukah through the lens of sustainability.
Explore Hanukkah through art with the Jewish Museum and a unique Menorah.
The history of the first large-scale public menorah-lighting ceremony in the United States.
Enrich your Hanukkah experience by trying one, or all, of these enlightening activities!
This bright idea turns something old into something new and wonderful!
A New Hanukkah Ritual for Teens from Moving Traditions
This activity is part of a series of 10 holiday-centered activities intended for students in grades K-4.
This Dreidel worksheet introduces kids to the classic Hanukkah game while teaching them Hebrew letters.
Hanukkah Activity Worksheet for Kids: Learning, Fun & Culture
Brainstorm fun words that begin with Nun, Gimmel, Hey, Shin, and Pey to practice Hebrew letter sounds.
Presentations with images and videos exploring the history, artifacts, and meaning of Hanukkah.
This toolkit includes information, activities for an engaging, and educational Hanukkah for your family and/or classroom.
A beautifully illustrated learning guide about Hanukkah and its themes
Bring Chanukah programming to your youth philanthropy initiative.
Exploring Deeper Themes
This handful of texts—like the small jug of oil—will give you a chance to wonder about miracles in the world around you.
Inspired by faith we can change the world: a Chanukah message by Rabbi Sacks for the first night of Chanukah.
THE THIRD MIRACLE: a Chanukah message by Rabbi Sacks for the second night of Chanukah.
INSIDE / OUTSIDE: a Chanukah message by Rabbi Sacks for the third night of Chanukah.
THE FIRST CLASH OF CIVILISATIONS: a Chanukah message by Rabbi Sacks for the fourth night of Chanukah.
CHANUKAH IN OUR TIME: a Chanukah message by Rabbi Sacks for the fifth night of Chanukah.
THE LIGHT OF WAR AND THE LIGHT OF PEACE: a Chanukah message by Rabbi Sacks for the sixth night of Chanukah.
THE LIGHT OF THE SPIRIT NEVER DIES: a Chanukah message by Rabbi Sacks for the seventh night of Chanukah.
Each of us can be a shamash in our own lives, helping to uplift and heal our communities and the world.
Build your own mental health menorah, and channel the resilience of the Maccabees into your Hanukkah experience.
In this resource, we will explore the concept of burnout and what we can do to naturally keep our flames burning longer.
Reflect on the bravery of the Maccabees in their fight for religious freedom and sovereignty over Israel
Questions for discussing the message of the Chanukah lights
A holiday that falls during Hanukkah and originated in the Jewish communities of North Africa.
When might lighting Chanukah candles be challenging? Learn about how IDF soldiers deal with that question.
From our Educator Contributors
This Dreidel Game Instructions page clearly explains how to play the traditional Hanukkah dreidel game in a simple, student-friendly format. It outlines how players set up the pot, take turns spinning, and respond to each Hebrew letter, Nun, Gimel, Hay, and Shin. The visual chart makes it easy to remember what each letter means, while the step-by-step directions guide students through the rules. A fun fact about the meaning behind the letters adds meaningful Jewish context, making this a helpful reference for classroom celebrations or holiday learning.