Hanukkah is a special time of year known for lighting candles on a beautiful Hanukkah menorah and eating yummy fried foods like potato latkes, which I think goes great with apple sauce. But do you know much about the history of the holiday? In this program you can learn something about the history of Hanukkah.

Chanukah Dance

Celebrate Chanukah and dance with Beth-El Shalom!

“Put on your yarmulkes, here comes Chanukah. So much fun to celebrate Chanukah,” sings Adam Sandler in his definitive popular song about the Jewish holiday.

In 2009/2010, the Black Eyed Peas’ earworm “I Gotta Feeling” seemed (almost) inescapable. This frothy, party bop was everywhere. 

Song: Elton Johnukah

Original Music by: Elton John; Original Lyrics by: Bernie Taupin

Six13’s Lyrics by: Elliot Olshansky, Rachel Mazor, Lior Melnick, Mike Boxer, Nathaniel Ribner and Josh Sauer

Sung by: Six13

Below is a video detailing one way to make latkes, a traditional potato pancake recipe often served during the Hanukkah season.