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Stan's Rice Pudding and Beyond: The Power of Jewish Food

Howard Lev

Food plays a significant role in the history of the Jewish people, from why we eat matzah at Passover to the reasoning behind fried foods at Hanukkah.

The Music of Avinu Malkeinu

Cantor Hayley Kobilinsky

In the game “Truth-or-Dare,” I choose “truth” nearly every time. I’m not much of a dare-taker. Thus, if you and I were playing “Special Edition Truth-or-Dare: High Holy Days,” I would confess that the prayer Avinu Malkeinu provides me with both my second-favorite liturgical moment and my second-greatest pet peeve of the year’s liturgy. (Note: Even though I may have to repent for it, I will leave you in suspense about my favorite liturgical moment and my greatest liturgical pet peeve. Also, “Special Edition Truth-or-Dare: High Holy Days” is fictional, although I hereby declare copyright in the event Mattel or Hasbro comes knocking at my door.)

8 Thematic Ideas to Make Every Night of Hanukkah Shine

Here are eight wonderful things about Hanukkah, one for each night, that can enhance our celebrations of this beloved holiday.

Redheaded young woman lighting a full Hanukkah menorah

Dedicate Each Hanukkah Candle to a Strong Biblical Woman

Inspired by Kwanzaa, a festival celebrated by many Black Americans in which each day of the holiday (from December 26 – January 1) is dedicated to a different core principle, my family and I dedicate each of the eight nights of Hanukkah to a different value exemplified by a biblical Jewish woman.

Latke Central: 8 Tips for Making the Best Potato Pancakes

Latkes (potato pancakes) are the quintessential culinary treat of Hanukkah. Why do Jews stuff themselves with these fried potato pancakes every winter season?

How Do You Spell Hanukkah?

Because Hanukkah is a Hebrew word, there is no one correct way to translate the spelling of the word into English. So what spelling is best?

Plate of three miniature potato kugel cups

Camp Recipe: Potato Kugel Cups

Recipe by

URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy

If you love potato kugel, you'll really love these bite-sized potato kugel cups! The recipe comes from the 2018 campers at URJ Points Creative Arts Academy, a Reform Jewish summer camp in West Chester, PA.

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A Letter of Gratitude to My Local Synagogue: "I Was Filled with Hope"

Parisa Vinzant

I told them, "As someone who is in the process of return to Temple Israel, I wanted to briefly share what a meaningful experience I had for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur services."

Moroccan Sfenj / Yemenite Zalabia (Fried Dough)

Recipe by

Dina Korman

Sfenj, deep-fried yeast donuts, are popular in Morocco during Hanukkah; the Yemenite version is called zalabia or zalvyah.