Hanukkah -Ā The Real Story
Learn all about Hanukkah in this 1-hour video lesson by
Rabbi Steven Schwarzman,
CEO of Judaism Online
You'll learn the origins of Hanukkah, how its meaning changed over time, and how Hanukkah is observed today. Plus you'll hear and see Hanukkah songs, and of course the blessings to say when you light the Hanukkah menorah.
This lesson comes from our Introduction to Judaism course, and we're making it available to you for only $18 (the full course costs $360). Happy Hanukkah!
Hi, I'm Rabbi Steven Schwarzman, and I'm here to teach you about Hanukkah - and all about Judaism. I createdĀ Judaism OnlineĀ to help people learn about Judaism wherever they are, on their own (busy) schedules.
I've served synagogues in the US and Canada, and now live in Jerusalem. I was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York in 2008.
Before that, I worked as a writer and translator, including 14 years as a trainer for a leading Israeli tech company, and I've published four books.
Judaism Online is your resource for learning about Judaism with online learning, discussion in our community, and one-on-one consultations with me. Welcome!
This Hanukkah lesson is part of our Introduction to Judaism course, and like all our classes, it's designed for non-Jews who want to learn about Judaism and for Jews who want to learn what they didn't as kids. You'll learn the origins of Hanukkah (really not about the oil!), how it developed over the centuries, how we observe it today, what Hanukkah means today, and even how to say/sing the Hanukkah blessings.
You'll enjoy this Hanukkah lesson if you're Jewish, and you'll enjoy it if you're not Jewish but considering converting to Judaism (or you justĀ want to learn about Judaism).
From the Hanukkah - The Real Story Video Lesson
Here's an excerpt from the Hanukkah lesson, taken from the first few minutes. There really is more to Hanukkah than most people realize. Hint: it's not (only) about the oil lasting eight nights!
