Obama sends Chanukah wishes

Published on December 20, 2011

President Obama wished Jews a joyous Chanukah.

Chanukah and How War Should Be Celebrated

By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
Published on December 20, 2011

The Hanukkah Song: A 2011 update

By JewishJournal.com
Published on December 16, 2011

Bill Funt parodies Adam Sandler's holiday gem, 'The Hanukkah Song.'

Eight (pricey) nights

By Steve Greenberg
Published on December 14, 2011

editorial cartoon

Reagan’s chanukiyot light up exhibition

By Ryan E. Smith
Published on December 14, 2011

Reminders of an evil empire are on display now at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, and they’re not just related to the Soviet Union.

Giving the gift of tikkun olam

Published on December 12, 2011

If the thought of spending too much Chanukah gelt on lavish gifts for friends and loved ones seems a little dim this year, adding a little tikkun olam to the presents can give your Festival of Lights a memorable glow.

Frying high: Keeping known, lesser-known culinary traditions

Published on December 12, 2011

Latkes and sufganiyot, the jelly-filled doughnuts especially popular in Israel, are well-known Chanukah fare made with oil to signify the holiday tale.

Chanukah fare with international flair

By Judy Zeidler
Published on December 7, 2011

Around this time of year, I think of my grandmother and the stories she told me about making beef brisket and potato latkes for her first Chanukah dinner in America. She loved to cook, and sharing her recipes from Russia brought her such delight.

Grown-up gelt

Published on December 7, 2011

All around the Jewish world, Chanukah is chocolate season. But that doesn’t have to mean you’re stuck with the waxy chocolate coins known as gelt. In fact, a new wave of boutique chocolate makers in Israel are redefining this beloved indulgence in Israel. Many of their skillfully crafted products are already available in the United States. One taste and it’s clear: Gelt has grown up.

Matisyahu’s ‘Miracle’ Chanukah song [VIDEO]

By JewishJournal.com
Published on November 28, 2010

There’s so many Christmas songs out there, I wanted to give the Jewish kids something to be proud of.

Chanukah Gift Guide 2008

By Elyse Glickman
Published on December 5, 2008

Here's some ideas for gifts that will continue to inspire long after the chanukiah has been put away.