Guide to Jewish Holidays

The Jewish calendar is filled with many major and minor holidays and we are here to unpack them all.

Here are all the major (and minor) Jewish holidays in 2022 and the days to ask off for from work.

This year, let’s honor Hanukkah’s legacy by shining our light where it’s most needed — on the darkness of antisemitism.

Let’s break down everything you should know about this year’s new Hallmark Hanukkah movies, “Hanukkah on the Rocks” and “Leah’s Perfect Gift.”

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, there are 24 different spellings for Hanukkah.

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.

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

Here are eight spiritual hacks to brighten your holiday.

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

Tired of latkes and sufganiyot? Explore the other traditional Hanukkah foods Jewish communities eat around the world.

Sufganiyot are one of the most beloved Hanukkah treats — they’re fried and delicious and the flavors are endless.

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