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Global Hanukkah Cuisine: What We Eat and Why
On Hanukkah we traditionally serve holiday dishes cooked in oil to commemorate the miracle of a single vial of oil lasting eight days
Who Invented Hanukkah Gelt?
Scholars have offered several theories. One traces the tradition back to the decision of the Hasmoneans to mint their own nation's coins after their military victory over the Greek Syrians.
Hanukkah Craft: Wooden Spoon Menorah
This is a simple menorah even very young children can make and use during the eight day celebration. It's safe, with no real flame, and is a good craft for both the classroom and home.
Hanukkah Craft: Baby Food Jar Menorah
Recycle these little jars into a creative and kid-friendly menorah.
Hanukkah Craft: Milk Carton Dreidels
Using small milk cartons, glue and paint, kids can enjoy this festive game for hours.
Hanukkah Craft: Foam Dreidel Refrigerator Magnets
Here’s a great craft for toddlers and twos, as well as older children.
Hanukkah Activities for Toddlers and Twos
Keep the little ones entertained with a clay dough menorah, discovery bottles, cookie cutter stamps, and a candle matching game.
Inspiring Israeli Students with a Visit to the Knesset
Recently, I took my b’nai mitzvah students to the Knesset to see how liberal Jewish values are rooted in tradition and can inform Israel’s public policy decisions.
What Tu BiShvat and Sam the Pickle Man Have in Common
Even though “Crossing Delancy’s” Sam the Pickle Man and Tu BiShvat both are somewhat predictable, they also are filled with wisdom, poetry, hope, and faith.
This Tu BiShvat, May We Begin with the Trees
May each of us, at this Tu BiShvat – the New Year of the Trees – refuse to be complacent in accepting the ills and sorrows of our lives.