Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah

Yiddish

HISTORY AND SONG NOTES

Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah is a traditional celebratory Hanukkah song, that was originally sung in Yiddish. With its joyful mood and uptempo beat, this tune works well as both a group singing or instrument playing activity for young children. This song is in the minor mode.

Additional Verse:

Tis the week of Hanukkah, good cheer it is bringing

Holiday we celebrate in dancing and singing

Gather round together, the hora we’ll do

Then join in a song that our forefathers knew

But hush how, and come now, the candles we light one by one

Then hear the story of God and his glory, and how precious freedom was won

Singing and Instrument playing

The children may enjoy singing, or hearing you sing, the song while they play instruments as a group. Shakers and bells work particularly well with this song, enabling the children to play along with the beat and feel the meter. Click here to read more about group singing or instrument playing.

AUDIO RECORDING with words FOR LISTENING, SINGING ALONG, AND LEARNING: 

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PDF of Score: Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah