Hanukkah

Light in the Darkest Days

The holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the miracle of oil, the rededication of the Temple, and the shining of light in the darkness.

Be the light!

Quick start: How to Light the Menorah | What is Hanukkah | Hanukkah Intentions

Hanukkah in 2025 begins on Sunday night, December 14th, and continues through Monday, December 22nd.

Hanukkah begins on the evening of the 25th of Kislev and lasts for eight days and eight nights. The central mitzvah of the holiday is the lighting of the menorah at home and in the synagogue.

Common Questions about Hanukkah:

What is Hanukkah about?

Hanukkah is a winter holiday that celebrates two narratives that intersect: a miracle of oil and a military victory.

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What blessings do I recite on the candles?

On the first night, we recite three blessings:

Over the candles
Over the miracle
For special moments

On the rest of the nights, we recite two blessings:

Over the candles
Over the miracle

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Where do I put the candles? Which do I light first?

New candles are placed starting from the right side.

Candle lighting starts with the newest day first, which is farthest to the left.

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How do you spell Hanukkah?

Why are you trying to start drama? Like, do we need this right now?

Look, the holiday is spelled חנוכה, but in English, it can be spelled a ton of ways.

Do what feels right!

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✨ Getting Started with Hanukkah

Miracles: The Power of One Letter

How to light the Hanukkah Candles

Get a Hanukkah Blessings How-To Handbook

A pocket-sized accordion fold instruction manual on lighting the Hanukkah menorah. Includes all three blessings recited during Hanukkah candle lighting in Hebrew, transliteration, and English translation.

One panel for each night features clear, image-based instructions on placing the candles in the menorah, reciting the blessings, and lighting the candles.