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
Eight Nights, Redefined
For some children, finding out that the tooth fairy isn't real is the final straw.
It’s Hard to be a Jew at Christmas, But Even Harder on Tu BiSh’vat
It is a truth universally acknowledged that it can be difficult to be Jewish at Christmas time. It has seeped into North American cultural consciousness so thoroughly that South Park even wrote a song about it, complete with trademark expletives.
Hanukkah: The Secret Strategy of Jewish Survival
Every Hanukkah, we thank God for the miracle of the season. But what was the miracle? Simply this: The Maccabees and their legacy survived.
How Legos Turned Into a New Jewish Tradition for My Family
I consider myself a dedicated yet anxious Jewish mom. I’m dedicated because I would like my children to have a Jewish upbringing that connects them to our collective stories, history, and values – and I’m anxious because I’m never quite sure whether I’m accomplishing that goal.
How to See Holiness in the Rush of Our Lives
Our days are filled with work and carpools and groceries and laundry, homework and meals and bills. But during Hanukkah, the light is different.
Inside the (Hanukkah) Light: A Poem
This song of the spiritual traveler carries an echo of Hanukkah, a time we yearn to be a source of light and hope for the world.
This Hanukkah, Join Us in Reimagining Jewish Life
The URJ stands for an open and inclusive Judaism– and we believe there is more than one authentic way to be Jewish.
8 Hanukkah Stories Worth Reading
Hanukkah starts on Saturday, Dec. 24th, and as we look forward to yet another joyous Festival of Lights, here are eight recent, click-worthy, Hanukkah-related stories from across the web.
Gathering Shards of Light
There is no more joyous time than the winter holiday season, but this year, the combined Hanukkah/Christmas calendar also marks the end of one of the most difficult years in our nation in recent memory. We are floating in uncharted waters as we enter 2017.