Being an editor at a Jewish blog has its perks. Sure, there are the long hours and lousy pay, but ...

Looking into the flame.

I’ve lived in big cities like Los Angeles, and small towns in the Mississippi Delta. I’ve been part of communities ...

The 'helper' candle is used to light the eight flames of the Hanukkah menorah.

Hanukkah offers many opportunities for fun and joyous celebration.

Your guide to lighting the candles and more.

The holiday spirit is here, and I’ll be celebrating Hanukkah this week to its fullest. My family will pause to ...

About this time last year, I remember walking around the streets of Jerusalem, counting the menorahs I could see in ...

Hanukkah is a time for celebrating the power of light to dispel darkness, so this year I’m setting aside the ...

Motherlode, the parenting blog at NYTimes.com, has a really interesting post with a new twist on the age-old problem of ...