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Hanukkah Essentials
Menorahs, dreidels, candles, and traditional holiday gifts.
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Solid Brass Traditional Hanukkah Menorah
$48
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Hand-Carved Wooden Dreidel Set
$18
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Handmade Beeswax Menorah Candles (44-Pack)
$22
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Belgian Chocolate Hanukkah Gelt Coins
$15
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Hanukkah 2026?
Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Saturday, December 5, 2026 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, December 13, 2026. The live countdown timer above tracks exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining in your local timezone.
What is the miracle of the oil commemorated on Hanukkah?
When the Maccabees liberated and rededicated the Second Temple in Jerusalem, they found only one small jar of untainted sacred olive oil—enough for one day. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight full days until new consecrated oil could be prepared.
What is the difference between a Menorah and a Hanukkiah?
A traditional Temple Menorah has seven branches. The Hanukkiah used during Hanukkah has nine branches: eight candle holders representing the eight nights, plus a ninth helper candle called the Shamash used to light the others.
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