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Welcome to Miriam’s House: Not Your Children’s Judaism
I am about to become an empty nester. Years ago, when the kids first started going to camp, my husband and I used to call ourselves “ENITs,” Empty Nesters in Training.
Five Ways to Do Thanksgivukkah Wrong
We've heard a lot about Thanksgivukkah recently. It's a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah that has inspired people around the country to think outside the box as they prepare for this joyful super-celebration.
Celebrating Thanksgivukkah, a Once-in-a-Lifetime Holiday
This year, for the first time in history, Thanksgiving and Hanukkah will overlap, producing an anomalistic hybrid holiday that’s come to be known as Thanksgivukkah.
Thanksgivukkah Food: The Ultimate Hybrid Holiday
It's already begun: the panicking over cooking for Thanksgiving. If you’ve looked at a Jewish calendar this year or read the myriad articles about the coincidence of millennia, you know why the excitement over Thanksgiving is more extreme this year than others: It coincides with the second night of Hanukkah.
Looking for the Perfect Thanksgivukkah Menu? Look No Further!
The following Thanksgivukkah menu is based on recipes that can be found in Entree to Judaism: A Culinary Exploration of
Making Time for Latkes During Thanksgivukkah
Latkes will certainly fit into your Thankgivukkah menu, but with everything else going on, making them might seem daunting.
What is the story behind Hanukkah gelt?
A lot of history and tradition resides in chocolate Hanukkah gelt.
Hanukkah-Environment: Energy Efficiency Tips
Energy Efficiency Tips When purchasing a new appliance, look for the Energy Star label, indicating certification as a highly energy efficient product. Use compact florescent bulbs, which are more energy efficient. Make your home energy-efficient.
Hanukkah Craft: DIY Conductive Menorah
Circuits, the basics of all electronics and robotics, can be simple to learn and a fun way to connect our Jewish value of tikkun olam, repairing the world and bringing of light, to our love of science.