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How do I spell Hanukkah?

Let me count
the ways...

Hanukkah

Hannukah

Hanukah

Hannuka

Chanukah

Channukah

Channuka

Chanuka


Contents of This Issue

Torah Teachers — You Know I Can't Dance
Is messianic dancing just for women?  A challenge to fathers to take the lead.

Torah Basics — Hanukkah, Festival of Lights
Find out the history, traditions, and themes of Hanukkah.  Learn why even Gentile believers in Yeshua should celebrate!

Torah Living for Families — A Family Hanukkah
What do you do for eight parties in a row?  Get ideas for family activities, decorating, and creative gift-giving.

Resources for Torah Living — Where Do I Find It?
Recommended books, music, and websites for Hanukkah.  Book and music reviews.

Stories
     Tradition and the Torah — Special Lights

What makes the Hanukkah lights different from any other candles?  A question and a surprise guest help Tevl find the answer.
    
     Holidays in Chelm -- Part 2:  Just In Time for Chanukah
It is almost winter and the Chelmites have no houses!  What will they do for Chanukkah?  Another hilarious tale from the village of Chelm.

Torah Crafts -- Make a Clay Hanukkiah!
Use craft clay to construct a unique hanukkiah and decorate some candles to go with it.

Torah Music — Ma'oz Tzur
Learn the words to this popular Hanukkah song and sing along with an easy piano arrangement.

Torah Hebrew — Be holy for I am holy
What does it mean to be holy and what does it have to do with Hanukkah?

History and the Torah — The Birthday of the Light of the World
Is Christmas the birthday of the Messiah?  Find out the history of the Christmas celebration and traditions.

Torah Kitchen — Cheese That's to Die For
Why do we eat cheese foods on Hanukkah?  Learn the history behind the tradition and some cheese recipes to try.
   
         Recipes:   Blintz cakes, apple latkes and a kid's recipe for easy Hanukkah fudge

Torah Kids — Hanukkah  Fun and Games

     Word Puzzles -- Search for Hanukkah words and hidden messages
     Mazes -
- Find your way through the days of Hanukkah.   Also a picture maze!
     Fun with Hebrew --
A story and a hidden message
     Coloring Pages --
The story of Hanukkah

     Puzzle Answer Keys

Torah Study — Are You Hebrew or Greek?
Eight days of readings, study, family discussions, and fun activities.  Includes a treasure hunt and the Name That Philosophy game pieces.

Torah Calendars -- December, January, February