A short demo for lighting the Chanukah menorah.

Simple-to-follow instructions on how to do the mitzvah of lighting the menorah on Chanukah.

We know the facts on why we celebrate Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. But is that all? Could it be that the inner meaning of the holiday has been hidden from plain sight?

The Chanukah battle and victory were immortalized by the Sages. The candles evoke the memory of the small group of Jews who fought those who had opposed the Torah. Today, we each battle our own evil inclination as well. Our victories, as well, will be eternally remembered. Our current mission and battle is for the coming of Moshiach, as we request three times a day during prayer. Although we only request his coming three times a day, we yearn for him “all day”!

What is the story behind this popular Jewish holiday? Watch this short 3-minute video to learn how good overcame evil, light won over darkness, and miracles triumphed over morass.

Rabbi Daniel Walker on learning to find light in a place of darkness—in the aftermath of the horrific terror attack at the Heaton Park synagogue on Yom Kippur.

The Tzlil V’zemer Children’s Choir presents a favorite Chanukah song, “Oh Chanukah.”

Discover the importance of the menorah and how, when and where to light it.

Join Benny and Zaidy for the thrilling adventure of the Chanukah story! Go back to a time of danger, drama and triumph! Laugh, thrill and cheer as the adventure of Chanukah unfolds in this animated production.

Too cute for words. Watch a group of 5 year-olds re-enact this drama of struggle and redemption, the story of Chanukah.

Second Identity: Elevating the bar of our internal struggle

Experience the story of Chanukah as it comes alive in this real life presentation. This production from the Jewish Children’s Museum was performed live on Chanukah in 2006.

Ezy, Eli, Dina and Rina explore their inner “super powers” to spread light in the world.

Live coverage of the breaking news story of Chanukah as it unfolds minute by minute.

Jono enters a donut eating contest, Gefilte Fish orders two thousand plastic dreidels from China and Rabbi Kadoozy gets a permit for a menorah lighting.

Explore the inner meaning of Chanukah and the mystical dimension of the Maccabees and the different characters in the Chanukah story from Matisyahu the High Priest to the heroine Yehudis.

Moshe and Laurie Lans are a military couple--he in the Army and she in the Navy--currently stationed in Germany. They're also observant Jews, who use every opportunity to bring Judaism to their surroundings.

Traditional potato latkes are essential for every Chanukah party. You’ll love Jamie’s easy and delicious recipe.

Watch these kids re-enact the story of Chanukah in 5 minutes! (Performed by students at the Orlando Jewish Day School and the Chai Preschool)

From Paris to Buenos Aires, Cairo to California, Madrid to Moscow, public Menorahs light up cities and towns around the globe. Visit 30 of these Menorahs.

Watch children host a Chanukah celebration and a grand dreidel game especially for kids!

With help from Professor Pellah, the members of "The Terrific Teenage Mitzvah Mission Force," get together to let the world know about the holiday of Chanukah. (Produced for Tzivos Hashem in 1994 by the creators of Shalom Sesame.)

Join Eli as he prepares some Chanukah favorites with his Bubby

Experience the miraculous exodus of the Jewish people out of the mighty Egyptian empire—in a unique, fun-filled (and educational) style!

A musical of the famous Chanukah story of Chana and her seven sons’ defiance of King Antiochus to abandon Judaism.

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

Jono runs for Vice President of the United States. Hilarity Ensues.

Topics include: The mystical significance of the seven sickly cows, how Joseph learned seventy languages in one night, and why the depravity of Egypt may best be described as “bad love.”

Discover the wisdom in Joseph deciphering Pharaoh’s dream.

The Torah tells us that both of Joseph’s sons were born before the famine began in Egypt. What do the commentaries say we are supposed to learn from this?

The dramatic Joseph narrative demonstrates the exceptional strength to persevere and flourish even under the most trying of circumstances.

Joseph is brought out of prison to interpret Pharaoh's dreams, thereby becoming viceroy over Egypt, the global superpower of the day. How did Joseph do it? And why couldn't anybody else understand the message which seems so obvious?

Study some of the highlights of the weekly Torah portion with insights from various commentaries.

During the good times, spiritually, emotionally or materially, we need to nurture our priorities and cultivate a sincere bond with G‑d. The time and energy invested will provide us with the tools to survive during the crisis years of famine.

Both of Joseph’s dreams came true: Eleven brothers prostrated themselves to Joseph, and they bowed again after Jacob and Bilha joined them.

So much of our life is based on stats. The stock market, the winning team’s scores, our health and fitness tracker; to name a few. Is quality over quantity a worn cliché or a true approach to life? Learn an approach that goes beyond a spreadsheet.

How did Joseph’s brothers know that they had truly repented for what they had done to him?

In the verse "Pharaoh dreamed..." (Genesis 41:1) the word "dreamed" (cholem) can also be read as the name of the Hebrew vowel cholem or rearranged to spell the word "salt" (melach). What is the connection between dreams and Chanukah?

The parshah of Mikeitz contains 147 verses and the mnemonic for it are the Judean Kings ‘Yechezkiyahu’ and ‘Amaziah’. Explore the coded message in this Masoretic note and its connection to the general themes of the Parshah, as well as the coinciding holiday of Chanukah.

The Torah relates that there was absolute danger in Binyamin leaving his father Yaakov to travel to Egypt. Learn a truly remarkable interpretation of this strange episode.

Rashi analyzes the specific terminology used by Joseph’s brothers when they try to defend themselves against his accusation that they had stolen his “magical” goblet. A closer examination of Rashi reveals a powerful perspective on life’s challenges.

How does Rashi know that Joseph wanted the Egyptians to circumcise before he would give them food? And why did he need them to do so, anyway? (From Likutei Sichos vol. 10, Mikeitz sicha 2)

A glaring question that Rashi doesn’t seem to address: Why did Yosef not even hint to his father that he was still alive?

Why would Yosef want the Egyptians to circumcise themselves?

How Yosef had the chutzpah to advise Pharaoh on how to run his country.

What was the catalyst that caused emotion to break through Joseph's austere composure, after he reunited with his brother, Benjamin? A lesson in releasing the power of our soul.

A closer look at the response of the Yosef’s brothers after being accused of theft. Discover how it is beneath our dignity to live a mundane life.

The question of having a family at a time when the world is in crisis.

Create elegant and tasty goblets to represent the events of Parshat Miketz!

Ch. 41 verses 1-13: Introduction, Pharaoh has two dreams and no one is able to interpret them to his satisfaction. The butler finally remembers Yosef to Pharaoh as he promised.

Ch. 41 verses 14-41: Yosef interprets Pharaoh's dream. Pharaoh appoints him to the position of viceroy of Egypt, since he sees in him the spirit of G-d.

Watch a reenactment of the Chanukah (Hanukkah) story, visit a candle making factory, learn how to fry latkes and so much more…

Too cute for words. Watch a group of 5 year-olds re-enact this drama of struggle and redemption, the story of Chanukah.

Rabbi Kadoozy and friends are ready for the menorah lighting. But when Jono decides to become a super hero, they may be in for the funniest Chanukah ever...

The Chanukah battle and victory were immortalized by the Sages. The candles evoke the memory of the small group of Jews who fought those who had opposed the Torah. Today, we each battle our own evil inclination as well. Our victories, as well, will be eternally remembered. Our current mission and battle is for the coming of Moshiach, as we request three times a day during prayer. Although we only request his coming three times a day, we yearn for him “all day”!

A morning sun rises in fiery splendor; a newborn baby enters the world. We witness miracles everyday and may sometimes take them for granted.

A brief review of the story and practices of the festival of Chanukah

Jono enters a donut eating contest, Gefilte Fish orders two thousand plastic dreidels from China and Rabbi Kadoozy gets a permit for a menorah lighting.

A rabbi, a college student, and a gefilte fish share their feelings about chanukah.

Rabbi Kadoozy works on finding a way out of prison, Jono trains for his donut eating contest, and Gefilte Fish tries to sell his exploding dreidels to the government.

The action packed conclusion of the Itche Kadoozy Show Chanukah Mini-Series! Hilarity Ensues.

A little light chases away a lot of darkness.

Discover the importance of the menorah and how, when and where to light it.

A short overview of the story of Chanukah and its special traditions.

When a Jew celebrates Chanukah, he may be confronted: “You Jews are so few compared to the nations of the world. Yet you hold fast to your customs and commandments, ignoring what the billions of non-Jews around you think and do… Wherein lies your strength to stand in the face of such odds?”

The story of the stubborn little flame that refused to be extinguished. And the story of you and I . . .

It was the phrase that kept our hopes alive during history's harshest times...

Live coverage of the breaking news story of Chanukah as it unfolds minute by minute.

Inspirational speaker, Charlie Harary, shares his personal take on one of the lessons to be learned from the story of Chanukah.

Chanukah reminds every Jew that it is G-d’s eternal mandate to carry the torch of His “Mitzvah-candle and Torah-light.” With most Mitzvos, the “candle” and “light” are not physically visible. But with the Chanukah candles we see how fulfilling the Mitzvah creates actual physical light that illuminates all one’s surroundings.

Simple-to-follow instructions on how to do the mitzvah of lighting the menorah on Chanukah.

The name Chanukah itself contains many hints to the deeper meaning of the festival.

The Jews' devotion to maintaining their spiritual freedom can only be described as supernatural. What gives us this miraculous strength?

How rabbinical commandments -- like lighting the Chanukah menorah -- derive their power from the Biblical injunction (Deuteronomy 17:11) "According to the law they [the Sages] instruct you... you shall not divert... either right or left."

In the verse "Pharaoh dreamed..." (Genesis 41:1) the word "dreamed" (cholem) can also be read as the name of the Hebrew vowel cholem or rearranged to spell the word "salt" (melach). What is the connection between dreams and Chanukah?

The House of Shammai says: “On the first day of Chanukah, one lights eight lights; from here on, one progressively decreases.” The House of Hillel says: “On the first day, one lights a single light; from here on, one progressively increases.” (Talmud, Shabbat 21b)

The first letter of the word Chanukah is the eighth letter of the Hebrew alphabet "chet." What secrets are contained within the shape and numerical value of the letter "chet" that can teach us about the meaning of Chanukah?

Children participate in a hands-on demonstration of how to make olive oil to light the menorah on Chanukah. A workshop by Rabbi Michoel Albukerk from Tzivos Hashem Crafts Workshops

Among the early Talmudic commentaries, there are two opinions about the chronology of events commemorated on Chanukah. One says that the war was won on the 24th of Kislev and that the first day of Chanukah, the 25th of Kislev, is the anniversary of the first day of peace. The other says that on one day, the 25th of Kislev, the Maccabees both won the war and rededicated the Temple.

Moshe and Laurie Lans are a military couple--he in the Army and she in the Navy--currently stationed in Germany. They're also observant Jews, who use every opportunity to bring Judaism to their surroundings.

Joseph's men searched for a silver goblet. The Maccabees hunted for a jar of pure oil. There must be a hidden connection.

Rabbi Daniel Walker on learning to find light in a place of darkness—in the aftermath of the horrific terror attack at the Heaton Park synagogue on Yom Kippur.

For the deeper connection between the parsha and the 19th of Kislev, explore how the liberation of the Alter Rebbe was a redemption through peace.

Unlike the brothers who were jealous of Yosef’s dreams, Yaakov guarded and wrote down the moment for it to later materialize. We learn about translating the vision of the Avos into our unique service of Hashem.

The Alter Rebbe had a unique way to tackle and transform the darkness of the world. Yosef serves as the model for this approach.

Live broadcast of the 15th annual Menorah lighting ceremony in downtown Detroit, “Menorah in the D.” Featuring a full and exciting program to enhance your Chanukah.

What was behind the historic divide between Yosef and his brothers? Discover how ultimately, it stemmed from their apposing perspectives on how to serve Hashem.

A fascinating insight into why the Chassidic New Year – the 19th of Kislev – is called a constant festival.

Live simultaneous menorah lightings in three major cities on three continents. This French program is based out of Paris, and will coordinate with menorah lightings in Israel and New York.

Learn Rashi’s commentary on Yaakov purchasing a field in Shechem, which shows us how Yaakov valued Eretz Yisrael.

No matter how tough Golus may be, we are guaranteed to emerge intact. This we learn from Yaakov staying complete, notwithstanding all the challenges he endured with Lavan.

Discover the symbolism and special power of Benjamin.

Join the live broadcast of the lighting ceremony of the National Chanukah Menorah located on the Ellipse at the White House in Washington D.C. Featuring Commerce Secretary Howard W. Lutnick, and musical performances by 8th Day and the United States Air Fo

Sir Richard J. Evans—widely regarded as the preeminent historian of Nazi Germany—explores his life’s work and examines the rise of the Nazi regime.

Learn why the angels from Israel left the holy land to welcome Yaakov. A profound message on the angels you encounter in your life, and how they transform you.

Just how hard do you have to work at your job? Analysis of the Rambam on what we learn from Yaakov’s work ethic.

The mystics teach that Rachel and Leah represent two types of souls. Which one is the architype of our people?

Final Instructions: Concluding the Tanya!

Yitzchak was instructed not to leave the holy land, what is the lesson for us?

Rashi teaches that Eisav tried to fool his father about his piety by asking how to tithe salt and straw. Why did Eisav want to tithe salt? Everyone knows it's exempt.