NCJWC Triennial Convention is a success
by Dr. Regan Treewater-Lipes (Edmonton AB) – The atmosphere was festive and exuberant to say the least as members of the National Council of Jewish…
Arts
Hanukkah photography exhibit offers a window into Hasidic Jewish life
by Curt Schleier (via JTA) – When the Yiddish New York Festival kicked off on the first night of Hanukkah, the coincidence of the weeklong…
Disney’s ‘Elena of Avalor’ Hanukkah episode is a win for representation
by Sarah Aroeste (This article originally appeared on Kveller.) When Disney first announced that it would be airing a Hanukkah episode of its popular series…
This Jewish sage holds the secret to staying sane as a parent
by Leah Kadosh This story originally appeared on Kveller. “Yes” is not a word I get to say often. As a stay-at-home mom to my…
‘Goodnight Bubbala’ and other Hanukkah-themed children’s books for the holiday season
by Penny Schwartz BOSTON (JTA) — As a child, Sheryl Haft was captivated by the sounds of her grandparents speaking Yiddish. Sing-songy terms of endearment…