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Hanukkah

"We’ve come to chase away the darkness, carrying light and fire in our hands…" goes the modern Israeli song. Hanukkah is a time to celebrate the tiny miracle of oil and light, and the spirit of the Jewish people fighting to preserve our identity throughout the course of history.

Happy Holidays? Understanding December Dilemmas in the Context of Jewish Family Memories

By Paula Brody | Article

An article for Jewish and interfaith families about coping with the all-encompassing nature of Christmas and the Jewish calendar [more]

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The Healing Light of Chanukah

By Ariel Lee | Prayer

A healing ritual for Chanukah [more]

Found In: Hanukkah Candle Lighting

The Book of Judith

From Rosh Hodesh: It's a Girl Thing! Sourcebook for Leaders | Article

A short version of the story of the Book of Judith, and ideas for incorporating Judith and other women into the celebration of Chanukah [more]

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The Peaceful Maccabee

By Rabbi Leah Novick | Complete Ceremony

A ceremony for Chanukah honoring little-known Jewish women in history [more]

Found In: Hanukkah Candle Lighting

Sabeye b'Lebeh – Cheese-Filled Pastries

By Jennifer Felicia Abadi | Article

A Syrian-Jewish Chanukah recipe for phyllo cheese triangles [more]

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Tags: recipe

Will Santa Bring Me Presents, Even If I'm Jewish?

By Jim Keen | Article

An article about celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas in an interfaith family [more]

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Tags: interfaith

Let My Voice be a Hammer

Shared by Rabbi Rachel Greengrass | Poem

A Blessing for our voices during Chanukah, in solidarity with the Women of the Wall [more]

Found In: Rosh Chodesh Kislev: Nov.-Dec., Hanukkah