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Hanukkah Blessings,
Readings, Jokes and Songs

From candle-lighting readings to modern reflections on resilience, hope, and Jewish identity, explore JewBelong’s collection of Hanukkah readings, blessings, songs, and traditions for all eight nights.

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Hanukkah Readings

The Shehecheyanu – Generic Prayer Of Gratitude
The Shehecheyanu is Judaism’s official way of saying, “Wow. This moment matters.” It’s the blessing Jews say when we reach something new, special, or long-awaited. A holiday arrives. A baby...
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A Prayer for the Jewish New Year
The arrival of a new year invites us to think beyond ourselves and consider the kind of world we want to help create. This thoughtful prayer calls on us to...
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Hanukkah Prayers and Blessings

The Shehecheyanu – Generic Prayer Of Gratitude
The Shehecheyanu is Judaism’s official way of saying, “Wow. This moment matters.” It’s the blessing Jews say when we reach something new, special, or long-awaited. A holiday arrives. A baby...
Read This

Hanukkah Skits

A Skit For When The Lights Are Lit
Courtesy of Rabbi Daniel Brenner ON STAGE: DR D, APPLE SAUCE, and LATKE DR D: Hi, I’m Dr. Dreidel and I’m here with my friends Latkes and apple sauce to...
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The Oily Miracle Of Hanukkah
Director’s Note: You can either read this skit free-form by going around the table and having everyone take turns, or you can assign parts, or you can just have two...
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Judith And The Salty Cheese
Director’s Note: You can either read this skit free-form by going around the table and having everyone take turns, or you can assign parts, or you can just have two...
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