Eight books for Hanukkah — or anytime
By Victor Wishna (JTA) — When Hanukkah comes, it hangs around for more than a week. That means plenty of gifts to give, as well…
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Kosher Recipe: Japanese-Style Latkes for Hanukkah
By Sonya Sanford (The Nosher via JTA) — The Japanese word okonomiyaki is derived from two words: okonomi “how you like it” and yaki “grill.”…
Answering some oft-asked Hanukkah questions
By MJL Staff (My Jewish Learning via JTA) — How do you pronounce Hanukkah? Is there a correct spelling for the holiday? Why does Hanukkah last eight days?…
Rabbi Kliel Rose: Teshuvah is more than just saying sorry
By Rabbi Kliel Rose Rabbi Kliel Rose offered a Dvar Torah about Teshuvah at Beth Shalom Synagogue in Edmonton during the Kol Nidre (opening) service…
Figuring out what Shemini Atzeret is. Finally.
By Carla Naumburg (Kveller via JTA) — I know something about most Jewish holidays. I can tell you that Hanukkah is about miracles, Passover is…