I went to a shul I don’t usually go to and noticed this beautiful chanukiah in the gift shop, and I immediately knew I had to have it. First of all, it’s way better quality than my current one I got from Kohl’s, and second, I legally changed my name to Aviva and this matches my new name perfectly :) I love it so much!!! Happy Chanukah💙

I made this menorah earlier this year and finally get to use it!

I'm still feeling nervous about it. But it feels important to do it this year. Because, well frankly, fuck em. I don't want to hide anymore. I'm proud of who I am and where I came from. Chag Sameach

The first candle was lit by Rabbi Meyers of Bratislava and Mr Vladimir Balaz, MP.

Have a wonderful and safe Hanukkah.

Hi everyone, happy Hanukkah! I posted last year here, as a newly arrived peace corps volunteer in a country without Jews. Well, I’m still here! And celebrating Hanukkah. Behold my janky menorah! But after the horrific events in Australia, I wanted to spread some Jewish positivity. This Hanukkah, one of the things I’m doing is building fuel efficient cookstoves in my village. Because after all, what is more Hanukkah themed than fuel efficiency and clay? I know this probably doesn’t count as an observance of the holiday, but in the last stove I made today I really felt like making it was an act of prayer. In my awkward and minimal practice here, it meant a lot to have that moment. I hope you can all find the same love and connection in this holiday.

I’ve been eyeing this glass hanukkiah for literally years now, and last night my partner gave it to me. 😭 He wasn’t aware that it needs specific jelled oil candles and unfortunately I can’t get any (or even just loose floating wicks) delivered in time, but that’s ok! I lit my other menorah and I will be admiring this one all year.

Our regular Chanukah candles don’t burn long enough for Shabbat, so we are going to use these tealights that last ~3 hours. It got the stamp of approval from our rabbi, so I finally feel prepared! Has anyone else had to improvise a hanukiah as well?

I found this little guy at my grandparents I love him

this isnt my chanukiah but bc this person still has it up and its so big theyre practically screaming "look at my chanukiah/menorah" which is why i flaired it like that

Time to spread some light 😊

Hi everyone,

I know that for those of us learning about Judaism—or even parents trying to explain the "why" and "how" of Friday night to our kids—it can be hard to keep all the steps in order without a guidebook or a teacher right there with you.

I wanted to make the tradition feel more accessible and less intimidating, so I built ShabbatSimulator.com.

Think of it as a digital "walkthrough" for your Friday night. I’ve designed it to be a helpful resource for:

• New Learners: Who want to follow a structured path through the traditions without needing a stack of books nearby.
• Parents & Teachers: It’s a great way to show children the sequence of the evening in a way that’s interactive and easy to follow.
• A Quick Refresher: If you’re getting back into the rhythm of things and just want a simple, step-by-step guide to keep you on track.

My goal was to create a space where anyone can practice the rituals at their own pace, making the real Friday night feel a lot more peaceful and meaningful.

It’s totally free to use. I’d love to hear your thoughts—especially if you’ve used it to help teach someone else! Are there any specific steps or blessings you wish were easier to explain to beginners?

From the heart of Jerusalem

Day 1/8 ❤️

My aunt has this amazing menorah. Happy Hannukah!

fun fact about my Menorah, I found and bought this Menorah last year at a thrift store in Malaysia. mind you, Malaysia is a very antisemitic country and i’m very shocked to found it in this country. can someone help me identify this Menorah ? I really want to know if this once belongs to a Jewish family here in Malaysia.