What is Chanukah, and How Do You Spell it? This Week in Jewish History What, exactly is Chanukah (or is it Hanukah, or Hannukkah)? This short video describes the historical origins of the holiday, notes the ironic nature of its observance in the American context, and has a couple of jokes besides. [youtube=http://youtu.be/ZQbN5ZkgRAY] Suggested Holiday Gifts (Maybe for people you don’t especially like). Many titles available as eBooks. Share this:TwitterTumblrFacebookLinkedInEmailRedditLike this:Like Loading...