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Why Were the Rabbis So Uncomfortable With the Maccabees?

At Hanukkah, shifting the focus from militarism to miracles.

My Favorite Holiday Things

Every year I love scouting out great foodie gift ideas and the newest holiday (especially Hanukkah) products that come onto ...

Human Beings are God’s Menorah

As the month of Kislev has begun our thoughts turn to the upcoming holiday of Hanukkah. If there was ever ...

The December Dilemma

Whether you ignore Christmas altogether or celebrate it with non-Jewish friends or family, the holiday provokes a lot of emotions.

6 Novelty Menorahs

From fun and funky to downright adorable.

Public Displays of Hanukkiyot

A modern phenomenon that draws on basic Hanukkah beliefs.

Thanksgivukkah: The True History

Thanksgivvukah, the rare convergence of American Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, has been a mechayeh—a revitalization.Maybe even a re-dedication, which is the literal meaning of the ...

The Book of Second Maccabees

A Diaspora perspective with an emphasis on martyrdom

Shabbat 22

It's all about the light.

Homemade Applesauce

Canned for Hanukkah.

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