6 Fun & Surprising Israeli Hanukkah Traditions We Love
Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Hanukkah Games and Activities
1. Dreidel Of course, we have to start off with the classic Hanukkah game, dreidel! Legend says that during the Greek occupation of the Holy Land which outlawed Torah learning (and led to the rebellion from which we get our Hanukkah origins), Jewish children learned in secret and would pull out a spinning top if […]
Discover Stunning Historic Hanukkah Menorahs at the Israel Museum
Ranked among the world’s leading art and archaeology museums and one of Jerusalem’s top attractions for Jewish history, the Israel Museum holds countless artifacts that were found throughout Israel and the Jewish Diaspora. Its impressive collection spans the vast history and cultural heritage of both the Land of Israel and the Jewish People from all […]
Rosh Chodesh: The Women’s Holiday
Rosh Chodesh, meaning “Head of the Month” in Hebrew, is a minor Jewish festival observing the start of a new month in the Hebrew calendar. It’s also a holiday commonly associated with women, with special customs and celebrations to honor women’s unique roles in Judaism. Origins of Rosh Chodesh The Hebrew Bible establishes the practice of […]
