Looking for songs to celebrate Hanukkah (Chanukah)? Music is a cherished part of many holidays and celebrations, and Hanukkah is no different. From the blessings sung while lighting the menorah, to songs about the traditions and history, music is an important part of Hanukkah ceremonies. During Hanukkah, songs are often included during the lighting of the menorah. Some Chanukah songs are in English while others are in the traditional Hebrew.
"Haneirot Halalu" is a traditional prayer that is often sung after the Menorah has been lit. The "Blessings on the Menorah" is another song that praises the sacred tradition, as is the "Ner Rishon". Popular children's Chanukah songs include "Oh, Chanukah, Oh Chanukah" and the dreidel song, "Sevivon."http://www.chabad.org/multimedia/media_cdo/aid/218974/jewish/Chanukah-Songs.htm
Whether you're looking for traditional Chanukah songs and blessings in Hebrew, or English, funny Chanukah songs, or Chanukah songs for children, this page links to resources online where you can find a variety of MP3s, lyrics and videos.
Hanukkah Songs
Hanukkah songs is a Mahalo.com produced video, which discusses the importance and tradition of songs within the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. This 2:22 video provides an interesting account of the subject and provides some examples of popular songs. This video is part of a wider series of videos celebrating Hanukkah which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
Hanukkah Songs
Popular Hanukkah songs include:
- "Maoz Tzur"
- "I Have a Little Dreidel"
- "Chanukah, Oh Chanukah"
- "Sivivon, Sov, Sov, Sov "
- "Chanukah, Chanukah"123 Holiday.net: Hanukkah Songs
Maoz Tzur Translation
Often considered one of the most popular Hanukkah songs, the lyrics to Maoz Tzur translate to:
- '"O Rock of my salvation, with delight we praise You.
- Restore the Temple where we will bring offerings.
- When You will eliminate our enemies,
- Then I shall sing at the rededication. 123 Holiday.net: Hanukkah Songs
Adam Sandler's "Hanukkah Song"
In Adam Sandler's "Hanukkah Song", Sandler claims to have written the song for "nice Jewish kids who don't get to hear any Hanukkah songs." Throughout the "Hanukkah Song," Sandler names a number of Jewish celebrities and famous personalities who celebrate the Jewish holiday, including David Lee Roth, Kirk Douglas, Goldie Hawn and characters Arthur Fonzerelli, Captain Kirk and Spock. During Hanukkah, this song gets a lot of radio station plays as there aren't many mainstream pop songs about Hanukkah, as their are for Christmas songs.
How to Celebrate Hanukkah
Rabbi Eli Levitansky offers information on how to celebrate Hanukkah through this Mahalo.com holiday tutorial. One way the holiday is through the lighting of the menorah each night. Hanukkah is also celebrated with traditional foods and games.
How to Spell Hanukkah
Learn how to spell Hanukkah the traditional way with Rabbi Eli Levitansky of Mahalo.com. The rabbi teaches the traditional spelling of "Chanukah" and offers proper pronunciation tips. For more Hanukkah (Chanukah) tutorials visit the MahaloDotCom YouTube account.
First Night of Hanukkah
Learn about the tradition of celebrating Hanukkah with Rabbi Eli Levitansky. This Mahalo.com produced video is part of a series about Hanukkah published on the Mahalo.com channel on YouTube.
How to Light Hanukkah Candles
Learn how to light Hanukkah candles with Rabbi Eli Levitansky. The menorah is lit with a lighting candle called the shamus. The first night only has one candle with each new night adding a candle. The first night has three blessings and other nights have two. This video is part of a series published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
Hanukkah Latkes and Sufganiyot
Rabbi Eli Levitansky talks about traditional Hanukkah foods in this video. Featured are latkes and sufganiyot. Full descriptions are provided about the food as well as why they became traditional at Hanukkah time. This Mahalo.com produced video is part of a series about Hanukkah published on the Mahalo.com channel on YouTube.
How to Play the Dreidel on Hanukkah
Rabbi Evi Levitansky discusses how to play the dreidel on Hanukkah. The dreidel is a four sided spinning top played with during the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah. This video is part of a wider series available on the Mahalo.com channel of videos available on YouTube.
What is Hanukkah Gelt?
Rabbi Eli Levitansky returns with another Mahalo.com produced video, this one teaches what is Hanukkah gelt? The video focuses on money, which is given to children at Hanukkah. Watch the video to learn more, this video is part of a wider series of videos produced on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
What Time Does Hanukkah begin?
If you have ever wondered when Hanukkah begins, then watch this video which will provide the answer. Hosted by Rabbi Eli Levitansky and produced by Mahalo.com this video is part of the Mahalo.com channel on YouTube.
When is Hanukkah?
If you have ever asked yourself the question when is hanukkah?, watch this video, which will answer all you need to know. The video is hosted by Rabbi Eli Levitanksy and is part of the Mahalo.com channel published on YouTube.
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Fast Facts
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2009 Date
In 2009, Chanukah begins at sunset on December 11th to sunset on December 19th
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Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the second temple in IsraelIsrael News Agency: Hanukkah In Israel
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Also known as the Festival of Lights and Feast of DedicationCentral Presbyterian Church: What is Hanukkah
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The three blessings of Hanukkah are sung while lighting the menorah
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Some online radio stations offer free streaming Hanukkah music
