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VIDEO: What is Hanukkah and how is it celebrated?

Rabbi Brian Glusman of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta walks us through the traditional lighting of the Hanukkah menorah. (Erica A. Hernandez/AJC)
By Staff Writer
Dec 16, 2016

You've probably heard about the Jewish holiday, sang the dreidel song as a kid or seen blue and white menorah decor around town. But how much do you really know about Hanukkah and its history?

In the video above, hear from Rabbi Brian Glusman of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta as he walks you through the traditional lighting of the Hanukkah menorah while offering a little history lesson on the popular holiday.

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