AJHS holdings cover a variety of American Jewish experiences and perspectives, the celebration of Hanukkah is equally diverse. From Philanthropy balls to office parties, gatherings of enlisted service members and children displaced by war. The holiday is marked by acts of charity, reflection and prayer, lighting the menorah, dreidel games, Hanukkah play pageants, and parties. Found in the records of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) I-363, National Council of Jewish Women New York Section I-469, National Jewish Welfare Board I-337, Washington Committee for Soviet Jewry Records I-540, and United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York I-433. Here are some of our favorite photos.
