Eight Ways to Make Every Night of Hanukkah Shine

Hanukkah is awesome. However, it seems that each year, we hear comments that downplay its place in Jewish life. Even I have caught myself saying, “Actually, Hanukkah is a very minor holiday…” and “Hanukkah is not about giving gifts…” and “We only celebrate that way because of its proximity to another holiday…”

Although Passover is wonderful, and the Talmud reveres Sukkot as “The Holiday,” neither can hold a candle (no pun intended!) to Hanukkah. After all, Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, has something those other Jewish holidays don’t: momentum. Jews get excited about it, especially kids and the young at heart!

Let’s capitalize on that momentum, using it to share meaningful Jewish experiences with family and friends. To that end, here are eight wonderful things about Hanukkah that can enhance our celebrations of this beloved holiday.