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7 Ways to Celebrate Tu BiShvat – Even in the Winter
For many of us, Tu BiShvat, the Jewish holiday that celebrates trees and the earth, falls in the middle of the coldest, snowiest part of the year. Nonetheless, here are seven ways you can celebrate the new year of the trees and planet Earth
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?
Eight Ways 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.
12 Catchy, Modern Hanukkah Songs
Can you name any Hanukkah songs beyond "I Have a Little Dreidel" and Adam Sandler's famous "Chanukah Song"? When it comes to Jewish holidays, Hanukkah boasts plenty of great tunes - you just don't know them yet!
8 Chocolatey Ideas for Each Night of Hanukkah
A friend of mine described tasting some chocolate as "more" - as in, each bite makes him want more chocolate. That's how I think about Hanukkah: It creates more opportunities for chocolate! Here are eight ideas.
A Social Justice Gift Guide for Hanukkah
In search of a unique Hanukkah gift for the social justice hero in your life? Look no further than this guide for all your gift-giving needs.
The History of Hanukkah Gifts: Is This Custom Really a Jewish One?
The contemporary custom of wrapping presents gifts arose in conjunction with Christmas, but many aspects of gift-giving have distinctly Jewish roots, each of which has helped set the stage for the development of the ritual into what it is today.
Whip Up a Tu BiShvat Feast with Recipes Representing the Seven Species
Collectively known as shivat haminim, the Seven Species are sacred fruits and grains grown in the Land of Israel. Eating these foods, especially during the holiday of Tu BiShvat, has become a popular way for Jews around the world to maintain a connection to Israel.