Watch | A Celebration of Hanukkah with Geoffrey Baer

In this heartwarming, nostalgic, and humorous program, WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer takes viewers on a fun exploration of the traditions of this joyous Jewish holiday as he shares the story of how it came to be, the significance of the season’s cherished foods and fun, and how families continue to celebrate together across generations. Audio-narrated descriptions of key visual elements are available.

Geoffrey Baer explores the story of the Maccabees and the history of the Jewish holiday.

Award-winning Chef Mindy Segal demonstrates her latke recipe.

There aren’t many Hanukkah songs out there. Enter The LeeVees, a Hanukkah band behind the album “Hanukkah Rocks.”

Geoffrey Baer visits North Shore Kosher Bakery to learn about sufganiyot, fried jelly donuts eaten at Hanukkah.

Why do Jewish people light a menorah at Hanukkah? Geoffrey explores the origins of the menorah, or hanukkiah, and the story behind public menorahs in the United States.

Geoffrey Baer plays a game of dreidel.

How do modern Jewish families celebrate Hanukkah? Geoffrey Baer examines how the holiday is celebrated in the United States, and its broadening popularity.