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Thank you for visiting our Hanukkah page. Here you will be able to learn more about this important holiday, without which there would be no Christmas. Hanukkah celebrates God’s protection and provision while the Jewish people revolted against a Greek tyrant who wanted to keep them from worshiping God. Feel free to peruse all the resources we have provided for you. We hope they will inform and edify you. Happy Hanukkah!

Did Jesus Celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah?

As the holiday season approaches, many people wonder whether Hanukkah and Christmas are in conflict—or if they share a deeper connection. In this timely video from Chosen People Ministries, a Jewish believer in Jesus explores the surprising biblical truth that Yeshua lived fully as a Jewish man and even celebrated Hanukkah. Drawing from Scripture and history, this teaching reveals Jesus’ presence at the Feast of Dedication, His clear identification as the Messiah, and how Hanukkah points to Him as the true Light of the world. Discover how understanding the Jewish roots of our faith brings greater clarity to Christmas and invites deeper appreciation for God’s faithfulness to the Jewish people and to all who follow the Messiah.

Videos & Podcasts

Listen to Mitch Glaser and Robert Walter discuss the history of Hanukkah, or the “Festival of Lights,” and its connection to Jesus. Then, we will hear from Olivier Melnick—a Jewish man who found himself searching for the Messiah.

Tune in to Mitch Glaser and Robert Walter continue their discussion about Jesus and Hanukkah, and why understanding the Festival of Lights is critical to Jesus’ earthly ministry.