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The Unsung Heroines: The Essential Role of Jewish Women (and Judith) in the Hanukkah Story

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Moses

The traditional Hanukkah narrative, centered on the military victory of the Maccabees and the miracle of the oil, often highlights the male heroes of the revolt. However, a deeper look into the history, religious texts, and powerful legends surrounding the Festival of Lights reveals that Jewish women played essential, often pivotal roles in the survival…

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The Chrismukkah Generation: Navigating Interfaith Households with Joy and Authentic Tradition

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Moses

The term Chrismukkah, once a slightly snarky pop culture joke coined by the television show The O.C., has become the defining shorthand for a beautiful and complex reality: the modern, interfaith household celebrating both Christmas and Hanukkah simultaneously. For millions of families today, the holiday season isn’t about choosing one path but weaving two. This…

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Eight Nights, Eight Themes: A Practical Guide to Giving Each Evening a Meaningful Focus

Posted on November 16, 2025November 17, 2025 by Moses

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is unique in that it offers eight distinct evenings of celebration. While this provides eight opportunities for joy, it also presents a modern challenge: balancing the spiritual story of the tiny cruse of oil with the expectation of receiving eight nights of material gifts. The solution is not to abandon…

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Why We Celebrate a Military Victory with Oil and Sweets

Posted on November 12, 2025November 17, 2025 by Moses

Hanukkah is a holiday of contradictions. We celebrate a dark, cold winter holiday by lighting increasing amounts of light. We recount the story of a dramatic military upset, yet the defining symbols of the holiday are not swords and shields, but a tiny cruse of oil and the foods fried in it: Latkes and Sufganiyot….

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Hanukkah for Kids: Crafts, Stories, and Activities to Spark Joy

Posted on November 10, 2025November 17, 2025 by Moses

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is a perfect time for families to create warmth, share stories, and, most importantly, have fun! The holiday, which lasts for eight wonderful nights, offers a built-in schedule for engaging activities that connect children to Jewish tradition through creativity, light, and delicious food. Here is a guide to crafts, stories,…

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  • The Evolution of the Menorah: From Simple Oil Lamp to Modern, Artistic Masterpiece
  • The Unsung Heroines: The Essential Role of Jewish Women (and Judith) in the Hanukkah Story
  • The Chrismukkah Generation: Navigating Interfaith Households with Joy and Authentic Tradition
  • Hanukkah Recipes to Warm Your Heart: From Latkes to Sufganiyot
  • Eight Nights, Eight Themes: A Practical Guide to Giving Each Evening a Meaningful Focus
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Welcome to a joyful journey through Hanukkah! This blog explores the dreidel game, its rich symbolism, and the festive traditions that light up eight nights of celebration.