What You Need to Know About the Hanukkah Story
By Lesli Koppelman Ross (My Jewish Learning via JTA) – In 168 BCE, the ruler of the Syrian kingdom, Antiochus Epiphanes IV, stepped up his…
Holidays
Op/Ed: I’m dreaming of a Hanukkah song as good as ‘White Christmas’
By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — A Facebook friend is looking for nominations for the Great Hanukkah Song. I’m not impressed by the candidates. The classics…
Gefilte Fish Club Sandwich Recipe
By Kat Romanow (The Nosher via JTA) – When I was creating the menu for Fletchers, the Jewish cafe I manage in Montreal, I knew…
Cranberry Sauce Stuffed Challah Recipe
by Shannon Sarna (Nosher via JTA) – When it comes to the day after American Thanksgiving, you’ll probably have plenty of cranberry sauce left over after the…
Za’atar and Olive Focaccia Recipe
By Sonya Sanford (The Nosher via JTA) — Focaccia is made with a very soft dough, slightly rich from generous amounts of added oil that…