Hanukkah Movies, TV Episodes 2019: 7 Holiday Themed Specials To Stream

While most people might be focusing on the upcoming Christmas holiday, Jewish people are gearing up for their own winter celebration—Hanukkah.

Hanukkah, an eight-night long celebration which commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem during the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Secluded empire, is a special time of year for Jewish families. Traditions include nightly menorah lightings, special prayers, and gifts, traditionally involving gelt (a monetary offering) that is given to children.

However, despite being such a big holiday for those practicing Judaism, the holiday doesn’t get quite as large of a presence in the entertainment world. Still, there are several TV show episodes and movies worth watching as a part of your Hanukkah celebrations this year. Check out these options that are available for streaming on Netflix, Hulu and Disney+.

“An American Tail” (1986)

Fievel, a young Russian mouse, immigrates to America and must find his way in the strange and sometimes perilous new world he finds there. You can find the movie on Netflix.

“Even Stevens” Season 1, Episode 15- “Heck of a Hanukkah”

The ghost of Louis’ great-great-great-great-grandmother appears to him after he wishes he had never been born. Watch it on Disney+.

“Friends” Season 7, Episode 10- “The One with the Holiday Armadillo”

Ross’ attempts to introduce his son, Ben, to Hanukkah, are thwarted by the tyke’s like of all things Christmas. Watch it on Netflix.

“Full-Court Miracle” (2003)

Lamont Carr, an African-American basketball star is forced out of the game after a serious knee injury. By chance, he meets Alex, a young Jewish boy who plays for his academy’s team. Alex loves basketball, but the team are pretty hopeless and have never won a game. He manages to persuade Lamont to coach them, despite the reservations of the academy’s teachers and administrators, and suddenly the team’s fortunes start to look up. Watch it on Disney+.

“The Goldbergs” Season 3, Episode 10- “A Christmas Story”

Beverly invents “Super Hanukkah” in an attempt to get her family into the holiday spirit while Barry is faced with a dare from Adam. Watch on Hulu.

“The O.C.” Season 1, Episode 3- “The Best Chrismukkah Ever”

Seth combines Christmas and Hanukkah to form his own holiday; Ryan worries that the holidays will once again lead to family fights and drinking. Watch it on Hulu.

“Rugrats” Season 4, Episode 1- “A Rugrats Chanukah”

The tots learn the story of Hanukkah while visiting a synagogue with Boris, who settles a long-standing feud. Watch on Hulu.