Hanukkah - A Season of Miracles
Hanukkah is one of the most joyous festivals of the Jewish calendar. Discover more about this celebration of God’s wondrous miracles and the many important lessons Hanukkah has for both Christians and Jews through our rich resources.
The Story of Hanukkah
President Yael Eckstein tells the story of Hanukkah and how Jews commemorate the victory of the Maccabees over the Greek/Syrian forces of King Antiochus.
Recipes for Hanukkah
On Hanukkah, it is traditional to eat foods made with oil, particularly olive oil, in commemoration of the miracle of the menorah. When the Jews reached the Temple, they only found one jar of olive oil, enough to keep the eternal flame of the menorah lit for one day.
Celebrating Hanukkah
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah celebrates two miracles— a great Jewish military victory and a miraculous spiritual victory in the Temple
