The Judaica Square Journal

How to Light the Chanukah Menorah: Steps, Brachos and the Two Fridays of 2026

Step by step menorah lighting, the brachos in Hebrew and English, and what changes on the two Fridays and Motzei Shabbos of Chanukah 2026.

Chanukah Gifts for a Rebbi, Morah, Teacher or Host

A thoughtful, practical guide to choosing a Chanukah gift for a rebbi, morah, teacher, rav or host, without guessing at the person’s needs, minhag or taste.

Chanukah Gifts by Budget: Meaningful Ideas Under $25, $50, $100 & Up

Plan Chanukah gifts by budget without buying filler. Compare thoughtful, currently available ideas under $25, $25–$50, $50–$100 and $100+, with practical fit checks for children, families and group...

Chanukah Gifts for Everyone on Your List: Parents, Grandparents, Spouse & Teens

The best Chanukah gifts fit the person and the eight nights. Here are in-stock ideas sorted by who you're shopping for. Working from a spending limit? Use our Chanukah gifts by budget guide to comp...

Chanukah Gifts for Kids: Ideas for Every Age and Budget

Chanukah 2026 gift guideChanukah gifts for kids, by age. Eight nights give you eight chances to make a child feel part of Yom Tov. The gifts that work are the ones a child can use during Chanukah ...

Chanukah Candles or Olive Oil? An 8-Night Buying Guide

Choosing between Chanukah candles and olive oil is easier when you separate count, fit and burn time. This practical guide explains the 44-light total, compares pre-filled cups, pods and refillable...

How to Choose a Dreidel: Playing, Gifts, Materials & Hebrew Letters

Choosing a dreidel for a family game, child, host gift or Judaica shelf? Compare materials, sizes, Hebrew letters, stands and sets before you buy.

Chanukah Books for Kids: A Parent’s Age-by-Age Guide

Looking for a Chanukah book a child will actually enjoy? Use this practical age-by-age guide to compare board books, interactive read-alouds, stories, activity books and Yiddish choices.

Chanukah Menorah Buying Guide 2026: Our Picks by Style and Budget

A practical, frum-aware guide to choosing a Chanukah menorah by oil or candles, safe footprint, included supplies, household setup and real product measurements.