Hanukkah, A Musical Lesson Plan

Everyone loves a Hanukkah song, whether it’s a fun song for children, songs that tell the story of Hanukkah or songs that inspire us to dance. Hanukkah means “dedication.” This is a holiday of dedication in the Jewish culture.

This lesson will discusses the history of Hanukkah as well as the music, dance, colors, food and gifts of Hanukkah. Students will learn about the history of the dreidel and how to play the fun Hanukkah game as well as who Judah Maccabee was how he helped the Jewish people.

There are many video and audio links, printable worksheets and class activities included in this packet. This is the perfect lesson and activity for a Hanukkah unit. The lesson could take a minimum of 30 minutes. Depending on the activity or activities you choose they could take up to several days to complete.