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8 Blogs of Hanukkah: Why did Antiochus' army ruin all the oil in the Jerusalem Temple?
8 Blogs for 8 Nights of Hanukkah Blog #1: Oil and the Secret of the Jew
Classic New York Egg Cream
An egg cream does not contain eggs or cream, just three basic ingredients... but an authentic New York egg cream must use Fox’s U-Bet! This is the ultimate in a satisfying, thirst-quenching, flavorful, fizzy drink.
Chocolate Challah
This challah is loaded with chocolate flavor, crusty on the outside and chewy inside.
Hanukkah Matters
On Wednesday morning, as the Jews of America prepared for the beginning of the holiday that evening, the New York Times published on its op-ed page a rant written by Howard Jacobson.
Black Friday
On "Black Friday," I went to the mall, and for the first time since my conversion many years ago, I felt an empty pit in my stomach.
Eight Nights, Redefined
For some children, finding out that the tooth fairy isn't real is the final straw.
The Latke Principles
Pictured here are latkes I made for my family last year at Hanukkah. I find - somewhat absurdly - that I have strong opinions when it comes to latkes. Here are the latke principles for which I stand:
Seeking God and Community in Synagogue Life
In Parashah Vayeitzei, Jacob names the place of his famous dream Beth El, House of God, because he senses God’s presence there. As a member of Temple Beth-El of Great Neck for 31 years, I find myself asking whether I have found God’s presence at my Beth-El.