Hanukkah

Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, is an 8 night celebration commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, there are 24 different spellings for Hanukkah. How do you spell Hanukkah correctly?

Before latkes and sufganiyot, there was Judith: a forgotten heroine whose daring act helped inspire the Hanukkah tradition of eating dairy.

You might be wondering what the best greetings are for your Jewish friends during Hanukkah. Is happy Hanukkah enough? We’ve got the answers!

From olive oil gin sours to Latkatinis, these Hanukkah cocktails turn classic holiday flavors into fun, make-at-home drinks.

Want to celebrate Hanukkah with friends but don’t know where to start? Use this guide for easy menus, activities and rituals anyone can join.

Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, and how to celebrate it.

Upgrade your Hanukkah menu with inventive latkes and sufganiyot, and festive sweets that bring together Jewish flavors from around the world.

While the dreidel’s sides may be unfamiliar, the rules are straightforward for the popular Hanukkah game — plus there’s an alcoholic version.

Sufganiyot are a beloved Hanukkah treats — they’re fried and delicious and the flavors are endless. Learn their centuries-old history.

Let’s peel back all the layers of the latke and take a deep (fried) dive into the history of everyone’s favorite Hanukkah delicacy.

Skip the big box stores. This Hanukkah gift guide is packed with hilarious, heartfelt finds from Jewish artists, brands, and makers.

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