The Holiday of Hanukkah and the Hanukkah Story! (Ages 9-12)
Hanukkah is NOT the Jewish Christmas -- come learn what the Hanukkah holiday (aka Chanukkah, Chanukah, Hanukah and Hannukah) is all about!
Caroline Esther MA, MS
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(146)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
If Hanukkah isn't the "Jewish Christmas", what is it? Come find out! (Please note the separate classes for ages 6-8 and 12-15) Taught by a teacher with an MA in Jewish Studies, this class introduces students to the eight day festival of Hanukah! I will share the story of Judah and the Maccabees and the origins of Hanukkah. I'll also reach about the tradition of lighting a Hanukkah menorah! We'll discuss the traditional foods of Hanukkah, how people in different parts of the world celebrate Hanukkah, and why Hanukkah is considered a minor Jewish holiday. Students will also learn the a Hanukkah song, and will have the chance to sing it (time permitting). We will also touch upon what a dreidel/the dreidel game, though this topic is covered in more depth in a separate class . This interactive and inclusive class is open to all students. No prior knowledge is required. Although this class will primarily focus on how this holiday is celebrated in the United States in the Ashkenzi tradition, the class will also touch upon the Sephardic and Mizrahi traditions . After completing this class, students will understand the holiday of Hanukkah, and will have some knowledge about how families around the world celebrate this festival! **In order to facilitate discussion, this class will work best if students keep their screens on.**
Learning Goals
•. Students will learn about the origins of the holiday of Hanukah
• Students will hear and understand the story of Hanukah
• Students will learn about the Hanukah traditions children celebrate in the United States,
and around the world
• Students will have a chance to casually interact with peers around a shared learning goal
• Students will practice using their listening skills and (time permitting) their speaking skills
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This is a secular and inclusive class about the holiday of Hanukah. All students are welcome. No prior knowledge is required.
There is mention of fighting/battles in the Hanukkah story. I do not go into great detail, but it is mentioned.
Supply List
Please bring the following items to class: Paper, crayons or markers, and a pencil.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2020
4.9
146reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have an MA in Jewish Studies from the University of Indiana-Bloomington. I have also completed several other academic Jewish Studies and Religious Studies classes, at the graduate level. I am Jewish, and I taught Hebrew school for several years.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 150 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-9 learners per class
