Light up Hanukkah with our joyful collection of kids Hanukkah songs! Designed to engage and entertain children of all ages, these tunes celebrate the Festival of Lights with catchy melodies, fun lyrics, and lively rhythms.
From traditional melodies that tell the story of Hanukkah to modern songs that kids can dance and sing along to, our selection is perfect for family gatherings, school performances, or just singing around the menorah. Ignite the spirit of Hanukkah in your little ones with these unforgettable musical moments that blend cultural heritage with festive fun.
Eight Nights of Joy by Rabbi Joe Black
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From the streets of Tel Aviv To Chicago, Illinois
Chanukah is fun for Moms and Dads and girls and Boys ….. yes it’s
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Each night we add a flame
Menorahs burning bright
The blessings we proclaim
As we celebrate the light
Spin the Dreydl to remember
How our people were set free
We sing and tell the story
Of Judah Maccabee
8 small candles Standing in a row
Put ‘em in the window So all can see their glow
And though it’s dark outside Our faith, it will abide
Remembering those miracles That happened long ago….
Yes we’re goin’ Door to door – lighting the menorah
There’ll be latkes galore – lighting the menorah
7 days plus one encore – lighting the menorah
On the ocean or the shore-lighting the menorah
Oh, Hanukkah Is Here
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Light the candles one by one.
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Spin the dreidel round and round.
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Eat the pancakes, yum, yum, yum.
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel by The Learning Station
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay, and when it’s dried and ready, oh dreidel we will play.
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay, and when it’s dried and ready, oh dreidel we will play.
I made my first dreidel out of some clay. I painted on symbols then I put it away.
The clay had all hardened and the paint was all dried. I looked at my dreidel and what a surprise!
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay, and when it’s dried and ready, oh dreidel we will play.
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay, and when it’s dried and ready, oh dreidel we will play.
The dreidel was spinning, spinning all by itself. I watched in amazement as it spun off the shelf.
It was spinning so fast then that it looked like a top, but there was one problem. It just wouldn’t stop.
Chorus: Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay, and when it’s dried and ready, oh dreidel we will play.
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay, and when it’s dried and ready, oh dreidel we will play.
It spun to the kitchen, then it bounced on the floor. Flew right by my window, then right out the door.
It spun down the stairs then but it didn’t go far. It just started digging a big hole in my yard.
Chorus: Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay, and when it’s dried and ready, oh dreidel we will play.
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay, and when it’s dried and ready, oh dreidel we will play.
The digging was over. Things quieted down. The dreidel had planted itself in the ground.
Through spring and then summer, and then into fall, the dreidel was growing to about ten feet tall.
Chorus: Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay, and when it’s dried and ready, oh dreidel we will play.
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay, and when it’s dried and ready, oh dreidel we will play.
The dreidel grew branches and then grew some more and from all those branches grew dreidels galore.
This story is silly but it never ends for now we have dreidels for all of our friends.
Chorus: Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay, and when it’s dried and ready, oh dreidel we will play.
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay and when it’s dried and ready, oh dreidel we will play.
Hanukkah is Here by The Kiboomers
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Light the candles one by one.
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Spin the dreidel round and round.
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Eat the latkes, yum, yum, yum.
Oh, Hanukkah is here.
Hanukkah Blessings by Barenaked Ladies
How Lucky are we that we have lights so that we can see
Although the day is done
What a miracle that a spark lifts these candles out of the dark
Every evening, one by one
Until the end of Hanukkah, of Hanukkah
With the jingle bells and the toys
And the TV shows and the noise
It’s easy to forget
At the end of the day
Our whole family will say
These words for Hanukkah
Barukh Atah
Adonai, Eloheinu
Melekh h’olam
Asher kid’shanu
B’mitz’votav v’tzivanu
L’hadlik nehr shel Hanukkah
We light the candles for Hanukkah, for Hanukkah
We remember how Maccabees
Fought so all of us could be free
And so we celebrate
On this festival of the lights
There’s a joyful time every night
Where we illuminate
The candles of Hanukkah, of Hanukkah
Barukh Atah adonai
Eloheinu Melekh h’olam
She’asah neesim l’avotaynu
bayamim hahem ba’zman hazeh
Hanukkah
Hanukkah
Light One Candle by Peter, Paul and Mary
Light one candle for the Maccabee children
With thanks that their light didn’t die
Light one candle for the pain they endured
When their right to exist was denied
Light one candle for the terrible sacrifice
Justice and freedom demand
But light one candle for the wisdom to know
When the peacemaker’s time is at hand
Don’t let the light go out!
It’s lasted for so many years!
Don’t let the light go out!
Let it shine through our hope and our tears. (2)
Light one candle for the strength that we need
To never become our own foe
And light one candle for those who are suffering
Pain we learned so long ago
Light one candle for all we believe in
That anger not tear us apart
And light one candle to find us together
With peace as the song in our hearts
Don’t let the light go out!
It’s lasted for so many years!
Don’t let the light go out!
Let it shine through our hope and our tears. (2)
What is the memory that’s valued so highly
That we keep it alive in that flame?
What’s the commitment to those who have died
That we cry out they’ve not died in vain?
We have come this far always believing
That justice would somehow prevail
This is the burden, this is the promise
This is why we will not fail!
Don’t let the light go out!
Don’t let the light go out!
Don’t let the light go out!
I Am a Little Dreidel by Kiboomers
I have a little dreidel
I made it out of clay
And when it’s dry and ready
Then dreidel I shall play!
Oh – dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I made it out of clay
And when it’s dry and ready
Then dreidel I shall play!
It has a lovely body
With legs so short and thin
And when my dreidel’s tired
It drops and then I win!
Oh – dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I made it out of clay
And when it’s dry and ready
Then dreidel I shall play!
My dreidel’s always playful
It loves to dance and spin
A happy game of dreidel
Come play now, let’s begin!
Oh – dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I made it out of clay
And when it’s dry and ready
Then dreidel I shall play
Sweet Hanukkah Gelt by The Kiboomers
I am sweet and I can melt
I’m your holiday Hanukkah gelt!
Spend me, eat me
Have some fun
Wash your hands
When you are done!
I am sweet and I can melt
I’m your holiday Hanukkah gelt!
I am sweet and I can melt
I’m your holiday Hanukkah gelt!
Spend me, eat me
Have some fun
Wash your hands
When you are done!
I am sweet and I can melt
I’m your holiday Hanukkah gelt!
Latkes Are Sizzling In The Pan
Latkes are sizzling in the pan,
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Latkes are sizzling in the pan,
Turning into a crispy tan,
Now, sit down!
It’s time to eat our Hanukkah latkes!
Ocho Kandelikas (Eight Little Candles)
Hanukah linda sta aki
Ocho kandelas para mi
Hanukah linda sta aki
Ocho kandelas para mi, oh
Una kandelika, dos kandelikas
Tres kandelikas, kuatro kandelikas
Sintyu kandelikas, sej kandelikas
Siete kandelikas, ocho kandelas para mi
Muchas fiestas vo fazer
Kon alegria i plazer
Muchas fiestas vo fazer
Kon alegria i plazer
Los pastelikos vo kumer
Kon almendrikas i la myel
Los pastelikos vo kumer
Kon almendrikas i la myel, oh
Una kandelika, dos kandelikas
Tres kandelikas, kuatro kandelikas
Sintyu kandelikas, sej kandelikas
Siete kandelikas, ocho kandelas para mi
Una kandelika, dos kandelikas
Tres kandelikas, kuatro kandelikas
Sintyu kandelikas, sej kandelikas
Siete kandelikas, ocho kandelas para mi
Lighting All the Candles
I am lighting all the candles
On this Hanukkah night.
I am Lighting all the candles
To see them shining bright.
Flicker, flickers little candles,
Fill me with your glow.
Now the time has come to count them,
Ready, set and go
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
Twinkle, Twinkle Hanukkah Lights
Oh dreidle, dreidle, dreidle I made it out of clay
And when it’s dry and ready my dreidle I will play.
Twinkle, twinkle Chanukah lights, shining brightly for 8 nights
See the dreidles spin around,
Eat some latkes crisp and brown,
Twinkle, twinkle Chanukah lights, shining brightly for 8 nights.
This Little Light Of Mine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine.
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine.
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
We will sing in peace,
We will sing in harmony.
We will sing in peace,
We will sing in harmony.
We will sing in peace,
We will sing in harmony.
We will sing in peace,
We will sing in harmony.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Let it shine around the world, We’re gonna let it shine.
Let it shine around the world, We’re gonna let it shine.
Let it shine around the world, We’re gonna let it shine.
Let it shine around the world!
Let it shine, We’ll all shine, We’ll all shine, We’ll all shine!
Let shine, let it shine, let it shine!
Light the Candles Bright by The Kiboomers
Oh, light the candles bright,
And dance around the light.
Heigh-ho the derry-oh,
It’s Hanukkah tonight.
Spin the dreidel round,
And watch it falling down.
Heigh-ho the derry-oh,
It’s Hanukkah tonight.
Latke treats to eat,
And family to greet.
Heigh-ho the derry-oh,
It’s Hanukkah tonight
Latkes Please
Latkes with sour cream, latkes with cheese,
who wants latkes?
“We do, please!”
Latkes with applesauce, latkes with fish,
Latkes alone on a blue china dish,
Latkes tomorrow and latkes today;
We just love latkes
any old way!
Sivivon (Outside of Israel)
Dreidel, spin, spin, spin
Chanukah is a great holiday.
Chanukah is a great holiday.
Dreidel, spin, spin, spin.
A holiday of happiness it is for the nation.
A great miracle happened there.
A great miracle happened there.
A holiday of happiness it is for the nation.
Hanukkah Rocks by The LeeVees
Hanukkah, I know it’s gonna be all right
Everyone’s together tonight
Feeling good, it’s Hanukkah
Two candles lit
The holiday’s just begun
We’re in for lots of fun
The time has come, it’s Chanukah
The sun is setting
Get home as fast as you can
We’ll put the oil into the pan
So come and join our Latke Clan
Cause we are latke fans
It’s true
Your uncle’s here
Flew in from out of town
It’s nice to have him around
Even though he’s weird
It’s Chanukah
Santa’s cool
But Hanukkah Harry’s the man
So come and join our latke clan
We’ll save you a plate
It’s Hanukkah
The sun is setting
Get home as fast as you can
We’ll put the oil into the pan
So come and join our latke clan
Sun is setting, get home as fast as you can
We’ll put the oil into the pan
So come and join our latke clan
Cause we are latke fans
Your weird uncle is doing the can-can
Hanukkah Harry, he’s the man
Everyone’s here, it’s Hanukkah
Pass the Candle by Michelle Citrin
Tonight
We light
The Hanukkah candles
From left to right
Our favorite time of year is here
The Festival of Lights
We celebrate our victory
We celebrate our rights
First you take a single candle
And you start it with a spark
Then you pass it all around the world
Bring light unto the dark
Tonight
We light
The Hanukkah candles
From left to right
From the left
To the right
See the candles burning bright
From the east
To the west
Use just one to light the rest
All around the world
People gather on this day
A miracle has happened
So we light a candle and say
Tonight
We light
The Hanukkah candles
From left to right
Hanukkah Oh Hanukkah by Erran Baron Cohen
[Chorus 2x]
And while we’re playing
The candles they’re burning low
One for each night
They share us sweet light
To remind us of days long ago
Yiddish Part: Coming soon!
“Official Hanukkah Song” by Chanukah Jewish Rock of Ages
The Hanukkah Song by Adam Sandler
Okay
This, uh, this is a song that uh
There’s a lot of Christmas songs out there and uh
Not too many Chanukah songs, so I
Wrote, wrote a song for all those nice little Jewish kids
Who don’t get to hear any Chanukah songs
Here we go
Put on your yarmulke
Here comes Chanukah
So much funukkah
To celebrate Chanukah
Chanukah is the festival of lights
Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights
When you feel like the only kid in town without a Christmas tree
Here’s a list of people who are Jewish just like you and me
David Lee Roth lights the menorah
So do James Caan, Kirk Douglas, and the late Dinah Shore-ah
Guess who eats together at the Carnegie Deli?
Bowzer from Sha Na Na and Arthur Fonzarelli
Paul Newman’s half Jewish, Goldie Hawn’s half, too
Put them together, what a fine lookin’ Jew
You don’t need “Deck The Halls” or “Jingle Bell Rock”
‘Cause you can spin a dreidel with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock, both Jewish
Put on your yarmulke
It’s time for Chanukah
The owner of the Seattle Supersonic-ahs
Celebrates Chanukah
O.J. Simpson, not a Jew
But guess who is? Hall of famer Rod Carew, he converted
We got Ann Landers and her sister, Dear Abby
Harrison Ford’s a quarter Jewish, not too shabby
Some people think that Ebenezer Scrooge is
Well, he’s not, but guess who is?
All three Stooges
So many Jews are in showbiz
Tom Cruise isn’t, but I heard his agent is
Tell your friend, Veronica
It’s time you celebrate Chanukah
I hope I get a harmonica
On this lovely, lovely Chanukah
So drink your gin and tonic-ah
And smoke your marijuani-khah
If you really, really wanna-kah
Have a happy, happy, happy, happy Chanukah
Happy Chanukah