Guide to Jewish Holidays

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

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

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.

Around a million Mizrahi and Sephardi Jews were expelled from Arab countries after 1947. Yom HaPlitim reclaims this forgotten refugee story.

Hanukkah is coming up soon and you don’t want to miss it! See when to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights.

The truth is very much that the wider Jewish world misses out by not actively strengthening our connection with Israeli Ethiopians.

Each week we bring you a wrap-up of all the best stories from Unpacked. Stay in the know and feel smarter about all things Jewish.

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