thanksgivukkah Archives – Jewish Journal

The Mountaintop and Planting Trees for Eternity

Lisa Goldberg January 18, 2019

Thanksgivukkah, Emma Lazarus & the Maccabees: Embracing our dual identity

Rabbi Daniel Bouskila November 27, 2013

There is something much deeper to “Thanksgivukkah” than sweet potato latkes. It is an opportunity to celebrate the blessing of our dual identity as Americans and Jews.

On heroes and gratitude: A real Thansgivukkah message

Jewish Journal November 22, 2013

It has a clever, catchy name. It will allegedly occur once every 78,000 years. It has inspired dozens of fusion recipes like sweet potato latkes with cranberry applesauce.

Chanukah: Filling our lives with an ancient light

Jewish Journal November 22, 2013

When we are children, Chanukah often seems the most important holiday — after all, we get gifts and chocolate coins.

Calendar November 23-29

Laura Donney November 20, 2013

It might mean sharing someone’s television or it might mean sharing someone’s HBO GO, but the Jewess of comedy is set to headline her first HBO comedy special, and it’s your job to watch. The program, which will be presented in association with Funny or Die, promises to be fresh, fearless and utterly original.