The Guide: Hanukkah, Christmas and Your Interfaith Family
Interfaith families are diverse and varied in terms of family structures, faith backgrounds, celebrations,...
The Guide: December Holiday Decision-Making Means Compromise
It might feel as though there are an unlimited number of December holiday decisions you’re up against. Not...
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...
Our Hanukkah Fight Wasn’t Really About What We Teach Our Kids
I took a seat at my computer while the girls were doing crafts in the kitchen and the baby was toddling around...
Hanukkah, Parenting, Parenting Hanukkah, Parenting Stories, Relationship Challenges, Relationships
10+ Unique December Holiday Traditions We Love
We asked interfaith couples and families to share the unique traditions they have for celebrating the...
Christmas Decorations: My Guilty Pleasure
It’s that time of year again when I ask myself as a Jew if I prefer Christmas to Hanukkah. Historically, my...
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....
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
How Hanukkah, Christmas and a New Baby Inspired My Children’s Book
Lauren with her family
As a young couple, my husband and I sailed through our early holiday seasons together....
Family, Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Newlywed, Parenting Hanukkah
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
Finding Hope as a Newlywed in the New Year
Watching Star Wars: The Last Jedi was a spiritual experience for me. I’ll try to explain without spoiling the...
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
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
The C Word
It’s the conversation topic almost every interfaith couple dreads (that is, if one of the members is Christian)....
Dating, Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Love, Relationships, Weddings
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
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
The Tree Strikes a Chord Like No Other
Recently, my colleague in Los Angles posted a question that piqued my interest on her personal Facebook page:...
Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Identity, Professional Development, Professionals Stories, Religion
A Not-So-Cookie Cutter Hanukkah: Or, When The World Makes It Difficult To Celebrate Hanukkah
We were late. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the aisles of Target, my husband and I were...
Dessert, Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Hanukkah Food, Hanukkah Rituals, Jewish Holidays Food, Parenting Hanukkah, Recipes
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