To support teaching around the Jewish festival of Hanukkah here is a collection of 91热爆 resources for primary schools that can be used in the classroom.
What is Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is Jewish Festival of Lights and is observed for eight nights and days beginning on 25 December, 2024.
The word 'Hanukkah' means 'Dedication' in Hebrew. It celebrates a miracle that happened in Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago.
The Jewish Story of Hanukkah. video
A short animation for 5-7 year-olds that focuses on Judaism, and narrates the story of Hanukkah.
What is Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights? video
From the series My Life, My Religion aimed at 7-11 year-olds, this short film shows how a family celebrates Hanukkah and gives a short history of the origin of the tradition.
KS1 Hanukkah Assembly Framework. collection
This assembly framework for use with 5-7 year-olds tells the story of Hanukkah using a variety of resources.
KS2 Hanukkah Assembly Framework. collection
This assembly framework for use with 7-11 year-olds uses a variety of resources to mark the story of Judah Maccabee and the 'miracle of the oil'.
Newsround: What is Hanukkah? document
This Newsround article for 6-12 year-olds explores many aspects of Hanukkah using a selection of resources including a quiz.
Bitesize: What is Hanukkah? document
This Bitesize guide for 7-11 year-olds explores Hanukkah through fun videos, interactive activities, downloads, quizzes and revision guides.
