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    What are the main mitzvot of Hanukkah?

    1. Lighting the Hanukkiah for eight days 2. Thanking God in prayer, reciting full Hallel throughout the eight days

    Source: Shulchan Aruch OC 671-672

    In detail

    The main mitzvot of Hanukkah are: (1) Lighting the Hanukkiah (menorah): adding one candle each night from 1 to 8, placed in a window or doorway for 'publicizing the miracle' (pirsumei nisa), (2) Reciting the full Hallel (psalms of praise) each day, (3) Adding 'Al HaNisim' to prayers and Birkat HaMazon.

    Full study guide: Jewish Holidays

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