Hanukkah, Hellenization, and Hasmoneans
This video discusses the historical context for Hanukkah, including the foreign forces who governed Israel, and the Jewish leaders' response to their oppressive rule. The Maccabees, wars, cultural and political aftermath are all examined in this comprehensive Chanukah video.
The video comes with a 5-part educational guide (includes REVIEW, DISCUSSION, ACTIVITIES, REFLECTION, FURTHER LEARNING) that can be viewed online and/or downloaded as a PDF, along with a Kahoot game.
It is also part of a series titled The Jewish Story Explained
- Jewish Peoplehood
- Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
- Israel - The Land
- History
- After School and Beyond
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Family Engagement
- Teen Engagement
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A curated collection of diverse Chanukah resources for your students' holiday learning.
Reflect on the bravery of the Maccabees in their fight for religious freedom and sovereignty over Israel
Use counting Hanukkah candles to practice cardinal and ordinal numbers.