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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
Vegan Baked Potato Latkes
Take a break from spinning the dreidel and serve these potato pancakes with vegan sour cream or apple sauce.
Israeli Sweet Cheese Levivot
While the term levivot technically refers to the potato pancakes so common at Hanukkah, this version with sweet cheese is a fun variation that's perfect for dessert.
Eight Nights, Redefined
For some children, finding out that the tooth fairy isn't real is the final straw.
Fun-to-Make Hanukkah Lanterns
Celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, with hanging and tabletop lanterns. Here are two fun and easy activities to do by yourself or with your family. Perhaps you'll create a new Hanukkah tradition!
A Brief History of Latkes: Why We Really Eat Them on Hanukkah
So you think you know why we eat latkes for Hanukkah? The miracle of the oil lasting for eight days instead of one, right? Maybe. Did that really happen or did we need it to happen?
Hanukkah Stories: The Miracle of the Expanding Oil
One of the most delightful aspects of Hanukkah is observing its central mitzvah: lighting Hanukkah candles and saying the accompanying blessings. The commandment was sparked by an event that took in the 2nd century BCE.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Hanukkah Music?
How much do you know about Hanukkah music? Here are eight questions to kindle your enthusiasm (pun absolutely intended!) about music of the holiday.