Hannukah

Chanukah is one of the most beloved Jewish holidays. But it can be hard to get your family focused less on "eights nights of presents" and more on eight nights celebration. Thanks to The Jewish Federation, PJ Library, and many other wonderful resources, each night, I will offer a theme that can help make your family's Hanukkah a bit brighter this year. Miss you and chag sameach! - Adrienne 'Auntie A' Suson

Begin a “scrapbook” to document your family Chanukah experiences.  Add photos and drawings along with quotes from every family member to begin a tradition that can be added to every year.
Perhaps this is something that can be passed down?
L'dor v'dor - from generation to generation...
Send us pictures of your family at home this Chanukah and we will share your memories with the HTAA family.

Chanukah is one of the most beloved Jewish holidays. But it can be hard to get your family focused less on "eights nights of presents" and more on eight nights celebration. Thanks to The Jewish Federation, PJ Library, and many other wonderful resources, each night, I will offer a theme that can help make your family's Hanukkah a bit brighter this year. Miss you and chag sameach! - Adrienne 'Auntie A' Suson

Circle round the Chanukah lights and sing a few holiday classics. More adventurous singers might consider some Chanukah karaoke...?  Need more ideas for some non-traditional songs to sing or tracks to dance to? Enjoy Morah Shelley and Auntie A for a special Chanukah episode of Rhythm 'N' Ruach Shalom at Home.

Chanukah is one of the most beloved Jewish holidays. But it can be hard to get your family focused less on "eights nights of presents" and more on eight nights celebration. Thanks to The Jewish Federation, PJ Library, and many other wonderful resources, each night, I will offer a theme that can help make your family's Hanukkah a bit brighter this year. Miss you and chag sameach! - Adrienne 'Auntie A' Suson

Take time to just "be" as a family. Talk about the things you're grateful for--each other, your home, games you play, favorite treats to eat, quirks, traditions, anything. You can have a conversation or spend the night doing a bigger activity like making a gratitude wall. Or continue the memory book from a few nights ago!
Send us pictures of your family! and we'll highlight you in Rabbi's weekly email!

Chanukah is one of the most beloved Jewish holidays. But it can be hard to get your family focused less on "eights nights of presents" and more on eight nights celebration. Thanks to The Jewish Federation, PJ Library, and many other wonderful resources, each night, I will offer a theme that can help make your family's Hanukkah a bit brighter this year. Miss you and chag sameach! - Adrienne 'Auntie A' Suson

Etz Chaim - It's A Tree of Life!

Trace the roots of your family tree. Start by telling stories and asking each other questions. Use a big sheet of paper or dry erase markers on a glass door to list the members of your family and create the branches. Encourage children to list whoever comes to mind--whether they're biological or chosen family.