PBS
Pbs Kids: Arthur: Hanukkah
This resource presents a short story, based on characters from the popular PBS television series "Arthur," about how Francine celebrates Hanukkah with her family.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Word Search: Hanukkah Word Search
Practice vocabulary or play for fun when creating a personalized word search. The Hanukkah themed word search has two sizes to choose from and may be printed or worked online.
A&E Television
History.com: Amid the Holocaust's Horrors, Many Jews Found Ways to Mark Hanukkah
From carving menorahs on stolen blocks of wood to creating makeshift wicks from scraps of fat and used loose threads, concentration camp inmates devised covert ways to celebrate the holiday. All over Europe Jews found ways to celebrate...
Other
Happy Hanukkah
This site has a collection of essays from sixth graders in New York City about the holiday of Hanukkah. Read what Hanukkah means to them when you use this site.
A&E Television
History.com: History of Hanukkah
Short videos and articles produced for the History Channel on the history of Hanukkah, Hanukkah traditions, and similar subjects.
Other
Cyber Kids: Happy Hanukkah
Brief description of why Hanukkah falls on different days every year. Illustrates the differences between the Gregorian and Jewish calendars.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Hanukkah
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart was written to let children understand some of the basic information about Hanukkah. Vocabulary, reading comprehension and a crossword puzzle game are included as well as a printable page...
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Hanukkah Menorah
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Hanukkah Menorah."
Other
Chabad.org: Chanukah
This resource offers information on Chanukah (Hanukkah). Read the tales of light, the story of Chanukah, explore a complete "how-to" guide on Chanukah, play games, and more!
Curated OER
Akhlah: Hanukkah
Learn more about Hanukkah at this website from Akhlah, Inc. There are craft ideas, recipes, and blessings in Hebrew.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Hanukkah Celebrant
Cartoon illustration of a women dressed to celebrate Hanukkah.
Marilyn J. Brackney
Imagination Factory: Wrap It Up for Chanukah
Creative ideas for making unique and personalized packages for Hanukkah presents.
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Light in Festivals
This lesson plan combines the study of cultural and religious festivals which center on light, with a science study of candle flames. The holidays which are covered are Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Le Re'veillon, Los Posados, and St. Lucia Day....
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: All About the Holidays
We celebrate many holidays but have you ever wondered how the tradition began? Find out through a collection of short, fun and informative videos about Christmas, Columbus Day, Halloween, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, President's Day, Ramadan,...
Other
Odyssey: Middle East Stage: Israel and Palestinian Territories
Take a step into the world of Israel and Palestine with this team of Teacher Trekkers. You will look at life in the Middle East, celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas in the Holy Land and learn about their culture and religion.
Read Works
Read Works: Tis the Season
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the winter holidays Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel
Happy Hanukkah! Celebrate this season of lights with the traditional Jewish game of Dreidel. Groups of up to four friends can play together, or single players can compete against the computer. In order to win, be the last player to have...
Curated OER
Cyber Kids: Happy Hanukkah
Brief description of why Hanukkah falls on different days every year. Illustrates the differences between the Gregorian and Jewish calendars.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Dove
Line drawing of a dove, symbol of peace and of Hanukkah.
Curated OER
Menorah
Learn more about Hanukkah at this website from Akhlah, Inc. There are craft ideas, recipes, and blessings in Hebrew.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: The American Jewish Experience Through the Nineteenth Century
Essay discussing immigration and acculturation of American Jews through the Nineteenth Century. Includes questions for guiding student discussion, historian debate and links to online resources.
Other
Basic Judaism: Jewish Holy Days
This resource provides a great description of the various Jewish holy days. Read about the various holy days, when they occur every year, what the purpose of each of the holy days is, and how these special days are celebrated.
Teachnology
Teachnology: December Holidays for Teachers
Looking for resources to add to teaching or learning about the holidays in December? Check out all the worksheets, activities, lesson plans and more offered by Teachnology.
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