Hannukah Archives

02 Dec

The Secret History of Hanukkah

December 10, 2024
By elisniv
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By Gabriel Weinstein Students in Hebrew schools and Jewish day schools learn that Hanukkah is the celebration of the Maccabees’ improbable military triumph and the miraculous...

01 Dec

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Rededicating Hanukkah Foods

November 29, 2021
By elisniv
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By Merav Levkowitz For those of us with food allergies and intolerances, social events tend to be awkward and isolating. So many Jewish events revolve around...

30 Nov

Culture, Latest, Moment Magazine

Recipe: Bumuelos In Red Wine Sauce

November 29, 2021
By elisniv
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Here's another great Hanukkah recipe. Jews of Spanish origin developed bumuelos or buñuelos—fritters or pancakes fried in olive oil and dipped in honey or sugar...

29 Nov

Culture, Jewish Culture and Traditions - Moment Magazine, Latest, Moment Magazine

Recipe: Sweet Potato Latkes with Spiced Maple Syrup

November 29, 2021
By elisniv
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With Hanukkah approaching fast, people everywhere are getting excited to dine on treats such as latkes and Sufganiyot (jelly-filled doughnuts). But after eight days, those delicious...

09 Dec

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White House Hannukah party- are you invited?

May 8, 2012
By Sarah Breger
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By Caroline Kessler The onset of December must mean only one thing for Jews in the Capitol, at least according to the Washington Post’s article on...