The Guide: Navigating Through December Holiday Challenges
Even after so much effort to create your ideal holiday full of understanding and combined traditions, there’s...
10+ Unique December Holiday Traditions We Love
We asked interfaith couples and families to share the unique traditions they have for celebrating the...
8 Gifts That Give Back for Hanukkah & Any Holiday You’re Celebrating
Hanukkah gift-giving (or any holiday) is an opportunity to show your loved ones you care. It’s also a...
Hanukkah Candle Lighting and Blessings
Hanukkah candle blessings are significant for reminding people of their duty to transform the darkness of the...
Christmas and Hanukkah Without Our Extended Family
Every year, my parents host a Hanukkah party for their three adult children, their spouses and their 11 grandchildren...
Most Important Jewish Holidays Cheat Sheet
About the Hebrew Calendar and the Holidays we Celebrate
Why are Jewish holidays always changing dates?
Jewish...
Hanukkah, Holiday How To, Jewish Holidays, Jewish Holidays Toolbox, Passover, Purim, Religion, Rosh Hashanah, Simchat Torah, Tu Bishvat, Yom Kippur
My First Christmas as a Jew (To Be)
A new “Christmas” tradition for Kristin and her husband.
Christmas in the Namimoto household lasted...
Potato Latkes with Caramelized Onion Sour Cream
These are basically an amped up version of the classic latkes that I typically make and they are sooo good....
Guide to Hanukkah for Interfaith Families
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What is Hanukkah?
View a PDF of our Guide to Hanukkah for Interfaith Families
Hanukkah is a...
I’m Jewish but Go To Church on Christmas—Here’s Why
Growing up in New Jersey, I loved celebrating Christmas. I have lovely memories of opening presents on Christmas...
Hanukkah & Christmas, Religion & Spirituality, Religious Life
Mochi Doughnuts with Dipping Jams for Hanukkah
While I understand that Hanukkah has been made into a bigger holiday than it was ever meant to be, I am happy...
Hanukkah Feels Different This Year
In this time of news stories that cover the prevalence of anti-Semitism, we as Jews respond with sadness, tinged...
How Gift Giving Has Changed Since Marriage
The weather is quickly changing! That means it’s time to think about “the holiday season” this year. Last year...
Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Marriage, Newlywed, Relationships
Why Can’t We Have a Christmas Tree?
“We can’t have one,” I replied, full of the weary knowledge that only the mother of a...
Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Jewish Holidays, Jews of Color, Multiracial, Parenting Challenges, Parenting Hanukkah, Parenting Stories
Holiday Cocktail Party Menu
Happy Holidays! We love this time of year when we get to make fires and be cozy. Last Hanukkah, Erin Gleeson...
Revisiting the December Holidays
As always at the end of the year there were a lot of stories about interfaith families and the December holidays....
Why I Reject Chrismukkah
Back in 2003, I thought it was amazing when Seth Cohen from The O.C. first taught the world about the magic...
Family, Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Hanukkah Rituals, Parenting Hanukkah
Roasted Garlic Caprese Latkes
These latkes are perfect for a Jewish Italian family celebrating Hanukkah, or for any family that loves a good...
Hanukkah Food, Jewish Holidays Food, Main Dish, Multicultural Food, Recipes, Vegetarian
Jewish Greetings Cheat Sheet
Ever hear someone use Jewish greetings and aren’t sure what it means or how to respond? Happy and sad lifecycle...
Hanukkah, Holiday Toolbox, Jewish Holidays, Passover, Purim, Religion, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur
Mochi Latkes with Asian Pear and Persimmon Relish
Every year, I spend months brainstorming a new kind of latke only to end up making classic potato latkes for...
Hanukkah Food, Jewish Holidays Food, Multicultural Food, Recipes, Vegetarian
A Newlywed Hanukkah & Christmas
The holidays are coming, and for newlyweds or committed couples, whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas...
Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Hanukkah Rituals, Marriage, Newlywed
Loukoumades (Sephardic Greek Doughnuts)
Given the connection between the Jews and the Greeks in the Hanukkah story, in this recipe we celebrate the...
Dessert, Hanukkah Food, Jewish Holidays Food, Multicultural Food, Recipes
Rabbi Is All Jewish, but Still Misses Christmas
Reprinted from The (New York) Jewish Week with permission of the author. Originally published with the title,...
I’m a Rabbi and I Love Christmastime, Too
I am a rabbi and I love Christmastime. I love the twinkling lights in the cool dark nights. I love listening...
Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Jewish Holidays, Professionals Stories
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