The Story of Hanukkah – Videos & Activities

Introduce the story of Hanukkah and the history of this Jewish holiday through videos and classroom activities. Students will learn about symbols and traditions of the Festival of Lights. Hanukkah games, art projects, reading passages, and writing prompts are included among the Hanukkah activities.
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The Story of Hanukkah – Videos & Activities

Watch these videos to learn about Hanukkah, an eight-day Jewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights.

Sesame Street: Hanukkah With Veronica Monica

Appropriate Grades: Pre-K–K

In this video, Veronica Monica, an animated reporter, gives an eyewitness account of the story of Chanukah.

Source: Sesame Street on youtube.com

Length: 2 minutes 44 seconds

Extension Activities

How to Understand the Hanukkah Story

Appropriate Grades: 3–5

Get to know the story behind the Festival of Lights, from the times of Alexander the Great to the miracle that is the foundation of Hanukkah celebrations today. Students are introduced to Antiochus IV, Mattathias, and the Maccabees in this short video.

Source: Howcast on youtube.com

Length: 1 minutes 56 seconds

Extension Activities

History of the Holidays: Hanukkah

Appropriate Grades: 6–8

Learn about the story of Hanukkah. This video introduces students to the history, symbolism, and traditions of the Jewish holiday.

Source: History Channel on youtube.com

Length: 3 minutes 51 seconds

Extension Activities

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