On Hanukkah, one of the blessings we recite acknowledges the miracles performed for our ancestors “in those days, at this time.” Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh Leib Alter, known by his work, Sefas Emes, taught that Hanukkah was the last miracle performed for...

The Japanese word okonomiyaki is derived from two words: okonomi “how you like it” and yaki “grill.” Okonomiyaki is a customizable Japanese savory vegetable pancake. Like a latke, it gets cooked in oil in a fritter formation. Unlike a latke, it’s...

Hard to fathom Owned by the three largest film distributors — AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc. and Regal Entertainment — Fathom Events offers a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences in movie theaters. These include live,...

In many homes, there is a tradition to bake Hanukkah cookies this time of year. Whether it’s the sugar and butter mixing in the mixer, the blue and white sprinkles, or the festive menorah cookie cutters, there is something about cookie baking that propels...

How do you pronounce Hanukkah? Is there a correct spelling for the holiday? Why does Hanukkah last eight days? These are just some of the frequently asked questions about the Festival of Lights. Here are the answers to those and many more.How do you...

Once again, it’s time for my true talent as a shopper to shine as we turn to this year’s installment of Ellen’s Annual Hanukkah Gift Guide. As has been the case in years past, I’ve spent months poring over catalogues and websites, visiting stores...

There are tons of articles describing how omnipresent Christmas festivities can cause or exacerbate depression among Christians. But the phenomenon, known as the holiday blues, also affects Jews.It’s irrelevant that Christmas — the centerpiece of...

Chabad centers in St. Louis have announced “Show-Me-Chanukah,” a program designed to maximize awareness of the upcoming Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. The event aims to highlight the history and traditional observances of Hanukkah, which begins this...