Search results for
Oh, My Hanukkah
Man, I loved singing Hanukkah songs as a kid. We’d light the candles, sing Maoz Tzur…and, four words into the ...
Halakhah Think Tank
There are people who will argue with me, but I’ve always thought of halakhah as dynamic. It changes based on ...
What Are Hanukkah Candles?
The lights of the hanukkah menorah are typically made from wax and come in many colors.
All About Chanukah
Often spelled Hanukkah, Chanukah is a spelling variant for the 8-day Jewish festival of lights.
What Is the Origin of Hanukkah?
The popular holiday isn't mentioned in the Bible and is barely addressed in the Talmud.
Defining Hanukkah: Assimilation
Acculturation versus assimilation, a question for Jews then as now.
The Two Miracles of Hanukkah
Not all sources agree on the origins of the holiday.
Vegan Latkes for Hanukkah
If you are looking for an egg-free and dairy-free version of your favorite potato latkes, look no further!
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Study
Orthodox Halakhic Texts
Orthodox leaders responded to modernity by producing legal works on a variety of topics, in a variety of genres.
Beliefs & Practices, Celebrate, Live, Mixed Multitudes
God is a Halakhic Jew
It’s been interesting to monitor the response to our new animated short The Adventures of Todd and God. For the ...