Exploring the origins and deeper significance of the Festival of Lights.
Category: Hanukkah
Why Is Hanukkah Called the Festival of Lights?
Unraveling the ancient origins of this cherished holiday name.
How Do You Spell Hanukkah?
Why the Festival of Lights has so many spellings—and none of them are wrong.
What Do the Letters on the Dreidel Stand For?
Discover the meaning behind the symbols on this classic Hanukkah game.
How to Greet Someone on Hanukkah
Spread the light and joy of Hanukkah with these meaningful greetings.
The Power of Light: Remember the Real Message of Chanukah
Light means many things to many people. Judaism is replete with references to light, beginning with Creation. It symbolizes hope, as in the promise of the new day. When one speaks of enlightenment, one thinks of wisdom. Lighting the way…