Lights - The Chanukah (Hanukkah) Story - Remastered Circa 1983

An inspiring story about Chanukah by Yehuda Wurtzel and Sara Wurtzel. Featuring the voice talents of Paul Michael Glaser, Judd Hirsch, and Leonard Nimoy (35 mm, 1983) "Lights" was awarded as Best Educational Film of the Year by Israel's Film Board.
We do not own the rights to this film. It is being uploaded for educational purposes, not for profit.
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[@janoska42]

In the 1980's, I was a living a totally secular life as a child growing up in a socialist country where religion had been declared illegal. The Skulener Rebbe opened a secret חדר in 1988 for the surviors and the children who didnt even know they were Jewish. After his shluchim searched high and low, they found me and my sister and my mom OBM agreed to send us to the school. It was about Chanuka time and we didnt know anything about it or anything at all about being a Jew. They played this show for us, even though it was in english and I didnt understand the dialog, it changed my life forever. And reignited my lost Jewish soul. And still brings me to tears about what might have been, and how the Almighty can turn things around in an instant, when it all seems hopeless and lost. עם ישראל חי

[@Shabbatcom]

This is the most inspiring comment that I have seen on this video! ❤

[@samrogers2585]

I am a Christian I enjoyed watching this a lot Thank you for putting it on youtube Happy Hanukkah God bless you all

[@thrashertm]

As a Jewish child of the 80s, we overheated our VHS watching this over and over. Nice trip down memory lane, and love sharing it with my 4 year old daughter.

[@VB-3]

I am not Jewish but this cartoon was a significant experience in my childhood growing up in the 80's in NYC. It came on Channel 11 WPIX usually once a year and I watched it every time. I will share this cartoon with my children, so they can appreciate it and hopefully learn something in the process. שָׁלוֹם

[@Morahtorah]

❤❤

[@Psalm121.]

This is an awesome teaching and it reminds me of the world today. God I pray that your light start a fire back in our souls, that we would all repent and come back to you!❤ Amen!

[@gabbyrut4398]

Ive been jewish my whole life and i just watched this for the first time with my husband. Loved it.

[@jonstein6868]

What a lovely little film. First time I’ve seen it and though I’ve done many channukahs in my lifetime this shed ‘new light’ on the festival!

[@tikvah1823]

Nes Gadol Haiya Sham...! 🕎 OUTSTANDING TEACHING. Great video.!!! Must watch with family and friends. Toda Rabah 🤗

[@devintaylor8702]

Shalom Israel ❤️ 🇮🇱 ♥️

[@rachelLadyD]

thanks for the light , for passing on the light, treasuring it, and showing it to me, when I was surrounded by darkness. May it be blessed to shine eternally forever Amen

[@samuelbenitez4885]

This was beautiful , thank you so much please keep it coming , in a world of darkness we need now more than ever this light

[@Iwantthe90s]

I remember seeing this on TV when I was really young. Never thought I’d see it again. 😊

[@Channel51_LA]

Me too!

[@shadowofthecandle]

How have I never seen this before? This is beautiful!

[@esperanzapascacio6694]

Thank you! You brought beautiful memories from my childhood!

[@Morahtorah]

Loved watching as a kid loved watching it as I got older so I appreciate the hidden messages more

[@davidcubero2137]

As a Jewish, Israeli Citizen living in The United States, Chanukah is an Important Holiday for me, from Memories from my own Childhood & Memories from My Children's Childhoods, as well as The Memories of what Hashem did in ancient times for Our People, The Mighty Miracles that He performed at this time of year. Somehow, We had acquired this little Animation on VHS along with a couple other Chanukah Videos on VHS Tape, & from about a week before The First Light Of Chanukah through The Eight Days, my kids only wanted to watch these videos on The VCR in Our Living Room, it was played over & over & over again. We, My (now,) Late-Wife & I had to go to The Den or Our Bedroom to Watch Anything else on Television. LOL Nevertheless, We were delighted that our Children were embracing Our History, Our Culture & Our Religion. With everything that is directed to "Santa Claus" & The Other Holiday that is Celebrated during this time of year. This, & The Other Chanukah Videos that We Had, kept Our Children's Focus on These Historic, Miraculous Events that occurred in Our Homeland. As long as they were focused on This & Other Things Associated With Our Holiday, The Less They Were Bombarded by The Images on Television, & Everywhere Else, Associated with "Santa Claus!" We gave our Children Gifts on Each Of The Eight Lights Of Chanukah. Beginning with The Smaller, Less Exciting Gifts On The Early Lights & Becoming Bigger Each Night. On The Eighth Night, They Received The Gift That They Asked For, The Big Gift. To make it interesting, We hid all of Their Gifts Around The House, Wrapped In Chanukah Gift Wrapping with Each Child's Name On It. If They found someone else's Present, They Couldn't Say Anything & Had To Put It Back or Re-Hide It In Another Place. But We had The Kindling Of "The Chanukiah," (Menorah,) & The Telling Of The Miracles Of The Chanukah Story, The Chanukah Blessings & Eating Dinner came first, & Then The Gift Hunt. Although, this was long ago, & my Kids are all grown & Middle-Aged, this year, 5784, (2023,) Two Of My Kids, a Daughter & a Son, who chose to Serve Military Time in The IDF, & chose to Remain In The Reserves, are spending this Holiday in Israel fighting for The Peace, Safety & Security of Our Promised Land. If I wasn't over 55, I'd be there Voluntarily Doing Whatever I could to Assist In Our Mission To Rid The World Of These Terrorists! What We Are Seeing In Our A Miraculous, G-d-Lead Successful War Against Evil As Israel Is Spending This Chanukah Season Doing What We Are Chosen To Do,,,We're Removing Wickedness From The Face Of The Earth. Happy Chanukah To All!

[@scaleworksRC]

Happy Hanukkah 🕎

[@robertbreschard3493]

They got the story right

[@lezbyanke777]

@🍄The Shaman from within 🍄 We Jewish people respect different beliefs. Theres no need for you to be a jerk about yours. By the way, Hanukkah may be just as old as the Scandinavian heathen celebrationd of winter solstice. Chillax with the holier-than-thou attitude!

[@vampirelord1001]

I remember seeing this on Disney Channel one time in the 90s and one of my early learnings of Hanukkah

[@PowerRangersFanAntiDinoFury]

Wow, even Disney channel aired this? They must've been very curious about Hanukkah

[@vampirelord1001]

Yup one time in the late 90s and had no idea that Leonard Nimoy was one of the voices

[@YaelSharon3410]

Brings back memories!

[@zakariatartibian6033]

Happy Hanukkah 🕎 to all of you guys. Let the light shine ✨️

[@lezbyanke777]

חג חנוכה שמח ושבוע טוב לכולם! 🧿❤️🕎❤️🖖

[@aaronsaunders6974]

what a beautful little cartoon. reason i said that is bc jean luc picard was on @ the beginning, then nimoy was cast in the credits

[@zariahlafleurpowell7028]

Amazing Jesus is the word, and the light those who carry Gods word are the light to this world praise his mighty name. What an awesome story... beautifully presented for children.

[@rollizle]

Grew up watching this on VHS. Very nice to see it re-uploaded here.

[@terryann6343]

I so love this! Thank you.

[@IsaHaPeace]

It has a simple message but powerful.

[@JezzalgieSaliring]

Please more of this

[@Philo4ThoughtIncHMI]

While I've always loved the Hanukkah story as a tale of light and hope -- particularly this rendition because of the fabulous cast -- there is one slight inaccuracy in the sense that it was the rogue general who went to trash the temple out of spite because Alexander the Great (AG) was considered too eccentric in the pursuit of his cultural interests, which led to a lot of nasty troubles among the generals who remained in the region. Disgruntled generals wanted to go home but were assigned to be "Ambassadors" rather than going home, which caused substantial derision and resentment among the generals/ambassadors. The desecration of the temple was their own action in defiance of their sovereign's instructions to remain far from home. Yes, it's true that assimilation was expected, but it was meant to be two-way scholarly exchange rather than the horrible outcomes caused by weak generals. At any rate, in solidarity our team continues to celebrate this time of light an hope with our brothers and sisters of the Jewish faith. May we all work together to find the path towards peace; may the path shine brightly before us all as we seek peaceful unity and understanding.

[@V.ResilientInYAH]

Amen, the light represents God’s culture and his instructions on how his people should live. The Greeks tried to stamp the Hebrew people light out by getting them to conform to their ways and ideologies and the Israelites pushed back against the pagan ways of the geeks, Judah Maccabees and other (Israelites) took a stand. The Greeks had destroyed the temple of Yah ( God) but the menorah was left standing. The lisraelites rebuilt the temple and rededicated it to God. The Holy Spirt or Ruach HaKodesh was present. ❤️❤️❤️ This cartoon is metaphorical about the story of Chanukah 🕎 and the Feast of Dedication also called the Festival of Lights.

[@finevoice710]

THIS IS A GREAT REPRESENTATION OF HOW IT HAPPENED SPIRITUALLY!.💝💐🇮🇱💎

[@StrummaChick]

Happy Hanukkah!

[@danielabraham2772]

Happy Hanukkah ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@miykaelgadolisrael2209]

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: Proverbs 6:23

[@WeloveElizabeth]

חנוכח שמח

[@robertbreschard3493]

The lights they talk about are the language

[@codytaylor-g2p]

Wow.

[@Olamchesed]

Great movie

[@michellekostowic5887]

Holy Spirit is the Light

[@aaronsaunders6974]

spock voice live long & prosper 😊

[@Barakon]

Imagine if unown actually functioned like that.

[@savannah1529]

Wow the graphics are so much nicer

[@jdm6613]

Thanks

[@thatguyineverycommentssection]

underrated religion

[@toysvilltvstudios2.072]

I like the symbolism in this special. The lights represents God's Word and The Gold Greek symbols I think present Greek Idols. In Actual History, The Greek King at the time banned Torah Reading and force the Jews to worship Greek Idols. So the Poor Jews have to do their Torah Studies in secret. Thankfully, The Maccabees were able to remove the Greeks from Israel and rededicate God's Temple. That Last Light presents the spare jar of oil that was used to light the Menorah. Which by Miracle, Last 8 nights. Even though, It didn't show the full, correct history here. It's not a bad Hanukkah Special. Happy (LATE) Hanukkah from a simple Christian Family! :)

[@devintaylor8702]

Shalom Israel 🇮🇱 ❤️ ♥️ ❤️

[@cbv1979]

What does the light here represent? the word of God or faith or something else?

[@carmenesther9872]

His Word, so everything HE likes and do not like. It's HIM , HAEmet

[@eliavgordon2108]

The Aleph Bet is so Holy ! B'H

[@johnathanrobinzine9030]

I like that oldschool Hanukkah movies 1980.s I never watch

[@JaneLasker]

HI , has this beautiful video been translated to french??

[@IsaHaPeace]

The same in yesterday, today, and forever. Jesus Christ

[@leonaschulman7568]

What story is this?

[@YeungGor16]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@elberno4243]

Is that a Smokey Robinson reference? 😂😂😂

[@JaneLasker]

Hi, has this video been translated to french?

[@CherryMartinez-zc1ic]

What are the lights what are they?

[@alizapanitz689]

The lights are the spirit and culture of the Jewish faith.

[@CherryMartinez-zc1ic]

@@alizapanitz689 like the Holy Spirit of God ok

[@alizapanitz689]

@@CherryMartinez-zc1ic Putting a Christian reference into the comments of a video about Jewish people fighting back against oppression by a larger dominant culture... yeah, thanks. Not.

[@carmenesther9872]

It is the Almighty himself. EL Shaddai

[@alegrefeliz7579]

@Ana Martinez The letters are hebrew letters in which The Creator used to create the world The symbol of the seven candles is for the seven days of the week on the seven day HE completed HIS work. The symbol of "light" is knowledge of HIS instructions so the people that doesnt have knowledge of HIS instructions are in "darkness" bc in the dark you cant see but in the ""light" you can the same symbol to night vs day. go to "torahanytime" if you are interested in learning.

[@manqunder6092]

is Hanukkah in the law?

[@alizapanitz689]

Yes there are Halachic laws covering the observance of Hanukah.

[@KingPanda-lp5ir]

me to

[@yechezkelposner4771]

Words that are conspicuously missing from this video; hashem, jews, torah, Eretz Yisrael, mitzvos, Etc

[@alizapanitz689]

It's a simple beautiful modern Midrash. Hopefully it inspires people to learn deeper. Sh'aino yodeyah l'shaol needs teaching too. I daresay this video has been seen and loved by millions more people than anything Chabad has ever produced -- it was **ON TV** when I was young. I don't think you understand the impact of that -- this was the very first time there was anything other than Christmas specials on TV.

[@robertbreschard3493]

Are they names

[@KingPanda-lp5ir]

meto

[@insearchofYAH]

6:54

[@juddc1559]

One of the best analogies/metaphors for assimilation that one can find.

[@robertbreschard3493]

Golden language

[@veronikamilly3377]

Thank u very much for this beautiful video! Happy Hanukkah!

[@bradhilton2283]

👆This teaches us the energy can not truly be destroyed ,Only Transferred . That some times it is better to resist and not do as were told and tell others to Fuck Off that wish too inflick their wills upon us,That its is better to be free and stand on our feet then to be a slave on our knees .

[@WeloveElizabeth]

Happy Hanukkah 🕎