ANNOUNCING THE CHANUKAH PROJECT 5783!!

Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, begins in one week!

In this day and age it’s more important than ever to feel a sense of connection with people all over the world, and to celebrate together as best we can. And so, we invite you to share your Chanukah with us!

Starting Sunday, December 18th at sundown, I will post a picture of my Menorah in the proper stage of lighting for each night of Chanukah. I invite each of you to post your Menorah for the world to see! Tag it #chanukahproject or if you want me to see, and I’ll reblog a bunch of them! Can’t wait to see how you’re celebrating this year!

כָּל אֶחָד הוּא אוֹר קָטָן וְכֻלָנוּ אוֹר אֵיתָן Happy Chanukah!

HAG HANUKKAH SAMEACH!

For the first time EVER, the National Archives Tumblr will feature 8 days of Hanukkah! Not the typical “Hanukkah at the White House” photos,* but some unusual records from our holdings, including this:

1956 patent application for a Menorah! Featuring… cowboys, horses, tassels, and what may be mistletoe, along with traditional Jewish stars and dreidels!

Design Patent Case File No. D179,212 - Design for a Menorah, NARA ID167821631.

“Marked up” version:

Closeup of Hanukkah cowboys!

* But if you are interested in Hanukkah at the White House, see: Hanukkah at the White House, Pieces of History blog by Susan Donius, Executive for Legislative Archives, Presidential Libraries, and Museum Services.

ANNOUNCING THE CHANUKAH PROJECT 5781!!

Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, begins tomorrow night!

This year more than ever, it’s important to feel a sense of connection with people all over the world, and celebrate together as best we can. And so, for the fifth year in a row, we invite you to share your Chanukah with us!

Starting Thursday, December 10th at sundown, I will post a picture of my Menorah in the proper stage of lighting for each night of Chanukah. I invite each of you to post your Menorah for the world to see! Tag it #chanukahproject or #istodayajewishholiday if you want me to see, and I’ll reblog as many as possible. Can’t wait to see how you’re celebrating this year!

December 12th, 2017 - 24th of Kislev, 5778

No, today is not a Jewish holiday, but Chanukah, The Festival of Lights, begins at sundown!

Chanukah is a holiday to be celebrated publicly, so share your celebration with us! Take a picture of your lit menorah tonight and tag it #chanukahproject and we’ll likely reblog it!

Happy Chanukah! - !חנוכה שמח