Hanukkah

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

Everything you want to know about Hanukkah sufganiyot

Here’s a deep (fried) dive into the history of this iconic Hanukkah treat.

The secret history of Hanukkah

How to wish someone a happy Hanukkah

To greet your Jewish loved ones during these eight days, you can simply say “Happy Hanukkah” or use one of these options in Hebrew.

8 spiritual facets of Hanukkah to make every night meaningful

Beyond the surface-level festivities of Hanukkah lies a deeply spiritual holiday and time of reflection.

8 swoon-worthy Hanukkah romance novels to read this year

Unpacked compiled eight of our favorite Hanukkah rom-coms — one for every night of Hanukkah — that will make you swoon, laugh out loud, and feel inspired to devour another.

Here are the best gifts to give Jewish Gen Z this Hanukkah

This ultimate Hanukkah gift guide has Gen Z favorites perfect for everyone on your holiday shopping list.

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