By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published December 14, 2017
Hanukkah is not over yet. There is still time to celebrate the courage that our ancestors displayed in their revolt against religious persecution and, of course, the miracle of that tiny crucible of oil that burned for eight days. Like me, many of you...
By Rabbi Tracy Nathan
• Published December 14, 2017
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...
By Rachel Jarman Myers, Southern & Jewish, via JTA
• Published December 8, 2017
With Hanukkah enmeshed in the Christmas season, it’s tough to compete with the epic candy cane, hot chocolate, caroling, bright-cheery-Santa holiday festivities that dominate the seasonal parties and events. That’s why Hanukkah needs a competitive...
TEL AVIV – The sufganiyah is the plump, shining star of Hanukkah in Israel.During the holiday season, the famed jelly doughnut poses in the windows of cafés and bakeries across the country. It sparkles with oil and sugar, and shows just enough filling...
By Sonya Sanford, The Nosher via JTA
• Published December 8, 2017
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...
Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published December 7, 2017
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,...
Ingredients:1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour1 tsp. baking powder¼ tsp. salt¾ cup granulated sugar¼ cup oil2 large eggs1 tsp. vanilla bean paste, or pure vanilla extractBlue food coloring1 cup powdered sugar, for coatingDirections:1. Line baking sheets with...
Story and Photos by Rachel Kor, The Nosher via JTA
• Published November 30, 2017
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...
By MJL Staff, My Jewish Learning via JTA
• Published November 30, 2017
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...
Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published November 29, 2017
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...
