The first night of Chanukah is December 11th 2009 and last night of candle lighting is December 19th 2009. VJ is all "Fired Up," to bring you a Chanukah Supersite ... so browse around, have fun and Chag Sameach from all of us at VirtualJerusalem!

Chanukah Themes

Although Chanukah is a post biblical festival, it is not lacking in rich themes and fascinating content. In this section, you can explore the background to Chanukah, learn about the repercussions for the Jews, and discover the main characters of the festival!

• Background to Chanukah
• Chanukah Time Machine
• The Hasmoneans
• Women and Chanukah
• Chanukah Haftorah
• Greeks VS Torah
• Your Inner Flame

All Fired Up!

There's never a dull moment over Chanukah, and VJ's Chanukah Mega Site brings you the most exciting parts of Chanukah on the Web! In this section, you can catch a candle lighting live at the Kotel with our Kotel Cam, can check out our dreidel and menorah galleries, get Chanukah gift ideas, and find other great links...we're "All Fired Up"!

• Menorah Gallery
• Dreidel Gallery
• Chanukah Gifts
• Related Links

Chanukah Customs

From Menorahs, to Dreidels, to Latkes, to Suvganiyot - Chanukah is richly laden with unique and interesting customs! Learn how to light the menorah with the blessings, sing some Chanukah songs, find out how to make delicious latkes and mouthwatering donuts, play some dreidel games...and much, much more!

• Chanukah "How To" Guide
• Learn more about the Dreidel
• Try out our Chanukah recipes - more than just Latkes!
• "Al Hanissim"
• How To Light A Menorah
• Menorah Facts
• How To Say The Brachot
• Chanukah Tunes
• Dreidel Games and Gallery
• Around The World In 8 Days
• Blessings
• Tunes