Competing With That Other Holiday
"Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights," croons Adam Sandler in that humorous holiday tune, "The Chanukah Song."
"Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights," croons Adam Sandler in that humorous holiday tune, "The Chanukah Song."
Julie Hermelin wanted nothing more than to throw a great Chanukah party that would rival her friends\’ Christmas bashes.
Putting a new spin on Chanukah celebrations, the U.S. Marine Corps Marching Band will perform at The Calabasas Shul\’s annual menorah-lighting ceremony to honor the men and women of the United States armed forces.
It\’s not only that this year Thanksgiving and Chanukah coincide, it\’s that the calendar makes us focus on the thanksgiving aspect of Chanukah\’s meaning.
I\’m an experienced multidater, so I\’m usually pretty good at juggling men.
Every Chanukah, I am struck by the beauty of my chanukiyah as the flames glow steadily against the darkness around them.
"Entertaining is a lot like gardening," Linda Burghardt said. "You can\’t make mistakes."
>"The sizzle of latkes in the kitchen, the glow of Chanukah candles in the window, the sounds of children playing with dreidels," these are what most of us associate with Chanukah celebrations, said Linda Burghardt, the author of "Jewish Holiday Traditions" (Citadel Press, 2001).
Even \”heart healthy\” or \”light\” menu options can be filled with hidden fat, sodium or other dangers for those on special diets or trying to eat healthy.
Rabbi doll sales are just one way that North American Jews are being encouraged to support Israel as the Palestinian intifada enters its third year.