Florida congressman’s kids are using hamantaschen to help end gun violence
By Josefin Dolsten (JTA) — The college-aged kids of a Jewish congressman from Florida are raising money to end gun violence by selling hamantaschen. Gabby,…
Holiday Columns
Guava and Cheese Hamantaschen Recipe
By Sandy Leibowitz (The Nosher via JTA) — Guava, or guayaba in Spanish, is native to tropical areas such as Mexico, Central America, South America…
Edmonton proudly celebrates Chanukah at the Alberta Legislature Grounds
by Deborah Shatz (EJNews) – There was an abundance of warmth and good cheer at the 26th annual Chanukah Candle Lighting Ceremony held at the…
In Budapest, Hanukkah comes out of the shadows and onto the ice rink
By Cnaan Liphshiz BUDAPEST (JTA) — The outdoor ice skating rink — the largest in Central Europe — in Budapest’s city center has been part…
Sufganiyot get all the hype. But this humble Moroccan doughnut is Israel’s Hanukkah staple.
By Andrew Tobin TEL AVIV (JTA) – The sufganiyah is the plump, shining star of Hanukkah in Israel. During the holiday season, the famed jelly doughnut poses…