Bite-Size Chanukah: Minhagim and Common Practices

Understand holiday traditions with this Chanukah Customs handout. Students will know the what, how, and why of each observance so that they can perform them with enthusiasm. This section covers the customs of women refraining from work while the menorah lights burn and not fasting or giving hespedim on Chanukah. It also discusses the practices of playing dreidel and distributing Chanukah gelt. For more information about the holiday, look for other Chanukah handouts in our Bite-Size Chagim Curriculum. The question format, along with easy-to-understand answers, makes learning these concepts a breeze for all ages. Worksheets are also included to help check for comprehension and understanding.