I grew up in a very Jewish community.  In Kindergarten, we learned all the Hanukkah songs…Dreidel Spin, I had a little Dreidel, Hanukkah oh Hanukkah…and that was pretty much it.

Oh how times have changed!

There’s even a Hanukkah channel on XM radio! I had no idea there was a surge in Hanukkah-related music!  And no idea I could come up with ten for this list!

10.  Adam Sandler, “The Hanukkah Song”-

This is the go-to Hanukkah song these days.  And it’s quickly become a classic.  It was first sung on a Saturday Night Live in 1994.  I think my favorite part about this song is all the jewish celebrity name-dropping.

9.  South Park, “A Jew On Christmas”-

“It’s hard to be a Jew on Christmas… My Friends won’t let me join in any games… And I can’t sing Christmas songs… Or decorate a Christmas tree”  These South Park guys know their stuff.

7.  Meshugga Beach Party, “Oh Hanukkah” –

Think of the Beach Boys playing Hanukkah music on their guitars.  That’s pretty much it.

6.  The Klezmatics,  “Spin Dreydl Spin” –

They are like a celtic, jewish group – it’s a nice sound that I’m sure would be great to listen to with lots of alcohol.  And apparently, the group is “Grammy-Award Winning.”

5.  Indigo Girls, “Happy Joyous Hanukkah” –

I love me some Indigo Girls – it’s like a flash back to the late 80s/early 90s.  I had no idea they did a Hanukkah song – and it’s a great one!!

4.  Kenny Ellis, “Swingin’ Dreidel” –

Smooth, jewish jazz sounds get this hanukkah season swinging.  However, some of the other songs are just ridiculous.  “Hanu-calypso”…the perfect song for celebrating Hanukkah down in the Caribbean.

3.  Erran Baron Cohen, “Dreidel” –

From Wikipedia, Erran Baron Cohen is a British composer and trumpet player, known for collaborations with his younger brother, Sacha Baron Cohen.  Yes, he’s that Baron Cohen, who’s made a Hanukkah album.  And it’s pretty great.

2. The LeeVees “How do you Spell Channukkahh?”

This is a great album that all Jews need to have in their collection.  Great music, great fun and age old debates… like “Applesauce vs. Sour Cream.”  It also includes a great version of “Nun Gimmel Heh Shin.”

1.  Barenaked Ladies, “Hanukkah Blessings”

One of my favorite songs – I just love the Barenaked Ladies and this whole entire holiday album.  It’s a family favorite.  This original song isn’t funny, it’s a warm, sweet song about what the season and holiday is all about.  Also worth mentioning, their version of Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah is one of the best around!