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8 things you need to know about Hanukkah

"Just as with Christmas, Hanukkah usually takes place on the longest nights of the year. It's a time of year when we need more light than ever. Little did the ancient Jews know, their descendants ... read more

How Many Candles Are on a Menorah?

Learn the history behind menorah candles and more fascinating facts about this Hanukkah symbol Jewish people around the world light Hanukkah candles to celebrate an ancient miracle: when Judah ... read more

What Is Hanukkah, and Why Do We Celebrate It?

There's a lot more to Hanukkah than eight days of gifts. Here's some information you probably didn't realize about the winter celebration. Because Hanukkah and Christmas fall around the same time ... read more

Discover the History of Latkes During Hanukkah

Did you know that in addition to fried foods, dairy foods are also traditionally associated with Hanukkah? The custom of eating dairy foods for Hanukkah dates back to the Middle Ages, when the ... read more

Hanukkah May Be Over, But There’s Still Time To Visit The Maccabee Bar

I cover the most fun, rock n' roll finds in cocktails, beer and wine. The eight crazy nights of Hanukkah may be over for 2023, but there’s still time to celebrate the festival of lights at a ... read more

Five Hanukkah Recipes for Your Holiday Menu

Hanukkah is an 8-day holiday commemorating the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem in the 2nd century BCE. It celebrates the Jewish victory over the Syrian Greeks, and the miracle of the ... read more

Why the Jewish holiday has multiple spellings

Really want to nerd out on linguistics? In Hebrew, the word "Hanukkah" begins with the Hebrew letter Chet. Krisnsky prefers writing Hanukkah with an H instead of a C-H, because the latter is a ... read more

Happy Hanukkah from The Jewish Experience

Her hair scrunchies were a favorite of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. That itchy sweater you got for Hanukkah that's two sizes too small? That kitchen gadget you know you'll never use? read more

Hanukkah gift ideas for all eight nights of the holiday

When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Hanukkah is less than a month away — the holiday, which spans eight nights, starts on Dec. 18 this year. If you’re ... read more

Celebrate Hanukkah with this noodle kugel recipe

Together, they’ll give you the noodle kugel your Hanukkah celebration deserves. Every family has their preferred recipe for kugel, but if yours is in need of a revamp or you simply want to try s ... read more

Hanukkah takes on special meaning

Rabbi Courtney Berman of Congregation Ohev Beth Sholom lights the menorah during a Hanukkah celebration this weekend. Several Hanukkah events have taken place locally. YOUNGSTOWN — This year’s ... read more