Added: Dec 11, 2007
From: Jewishfan
Duration: 7:11
Every year Jewish families gather to light the Hanukkah candles, eat potato latkes, exchange presents and spin the dreidel as they celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of lights. Hanukkah in English means dedication. It celebrates the re-dedication of the temple by Judah and the Maccabee's after it was recaptured from the Greeks in 164 B.C. The Hanukkah story is the story of a brave people fighting for religious freedom and the miracle of lights burning proudly for eight long days. The Hanukkah story honors the heroes and heroines throughout Jewish history who have fought using both might and wisdom to overcome their foes. One of these heroes is Judah the Maccabee. P.S. It's a first time I use video camera, so take it easy on me. It's a lot of work editing the footage of video and uploding it to YouTube.
Channel: Travel
Tags: hanukkah chanuka menorah light candles holiday celebrate jerusalem western wall boston jewish Ханука maccabee israel
coolguy855 Says:
Dec 13, 2007 - i love hanica
foxgirl2006434 Says:
Dec 14, 2007 - way to go the video is very good and happy hanukkah
xicarebeldeway Says:
Dec 22, 2008 - Hanukkah sameaj od sefarad :)
malirnancy Says:
Dec 22, 2008 - My husband will love this!
sorrykashonly Says:
Dec 30, 2008 - I am a Roman Catholic but I don't discriminate and I'm not racist. I hope you had a nice Hanukkah! :D
Jewishfan Says:
Dec 30, 2008 - I'm a Jew, I'm not a racist, and I don't discriminate. Indeed I had a joyful Hanukah, thanks. Did you have a nice time with your family/friends this holiday season?
sorrykashonly Says:
Dec 30, 2008 - Yes I did have a joyful Christmas! It was very kind of you to ask. I wish you a very happy, healthy, 2009!
WJKPrimsy Says:
Mar 25, 2009 - i converted. YAY! im celebrating chanukah this year =)
JocAndSelsVideos Says:
Apr 16, 2009 - i hope you had a great one!! even if it not it now.. but just hope you had a GREAT one! when is it? is it in oct. or aug.? sorry i just am very curious! i love hearing about other religons!! im not a jew but i still love wondering!!! and of course im not rasist! i read a book about jewish people and their religons OMG! I READ THE WHOLE BOOK IN 3 DAYS it was over 300 pages! anyways happy hanukkah! even if its too late ;) !! and you celebrate really cool. :]
dpapaioannow Says:
Jun 17, 2009 - is hanukah anti greek?do you have any costums portaying anti greek behaviour?i dont know like songs,child sketches and all that?
Harrypotterfan334 Says:
Nov 18, 2009 - no were not we celebrate a miracle and we donty do any of that we light the Hannukia play dreadle and enjoy the miracle
IkeySolomonStemmittz Says:
Dec 3, 2009 - this song at the beginning sounds like eight days a week by the beatles! whoa! this year
EmilyBarnettGinsberg Says:
Dec 3, 2009 - that's 'cause there r 8 days of chanukkah, remember himey???? gezz ur getiin old!
mbd303030 Says:
Dec 11, 2009 - thanks for the video!
FSTOPDR Says:
Dec 13, 2009 - VERY WELL DONE! Shalom!
edwcfutbolist Says:
Dec 11, 2007 - yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay