Hanukkah
How oil burning in a single spoon became a Hanukkah miracle
(RNS) — The modest but lovely home in Toronto has been sold. My beloved, widowed mother-in-law has moved in with…
Read More »In Israel and occupied territories, Christmas and Hanukkah converge in sober celebrations
JERUSALEM — Last year, Israelis marked Hanukkah and Christmas mostly quietly in their homes, synagogues, churches — and bomb shelters.…
Read More »Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah? For some interfaith families, it’s both
FORT WORTH, Texas (RNS) — When Ethan Klos, who was raised Jewish, and his wife, Ricki, a Christian, were ready…
Read More »The (real) Hanukkah story and why it still matters
(RNS) — Listen up, boys and girls. Once upon a time, there were a lot of Jews living in the…
Read More »At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from the desert tabernacle to synagogues today
(The Conversation) — My earliest religious memory is of our synagogue’s Ner Tamid: the decorative electric lamp that hangs in…
Read More »19 Hanukkah Desserts From Jelly Doughnuts to Babka
You’ll need more than eight nights to enjoy these classic and creative Hanukkah desserts — of course, these rich, satisfying,…
Read More »9 Hanukkah Recipes That Aren’t Just Latkes
Outside of the Jewish community, Hanukkah is by far the most familiar Jewish holiday: Menorahs are sold in shops alongside…
Read More »In Italy, Fried Chicken, Not Latkes, Is the Star of Hanukkah Tables
From Eastern Europe’s potato latkes to rustic Moroccan doughnuts called sfenj, frying foods in oil is an important part of…
Read More »7 Differences and Similarities between Hanukkah and Christmas
Another common theme of the Hanukkah and Christmas seasons is that both are times of family and communal gathering. Much…
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