The Jewish Festival of Lights, or Hanukkah, is fast approaching (December 7 to 15, 2023). We’re looking forward to playing dreidel (and winning gelt!), lighting the menorah with loved ones, and, of ...

Outside of the Jewish community, Hanukkah is by far the most familiar Jewish holiday: Menorahs are sold in shops alongside tree ornaments, and folks of all stripes, semitic or otherwise, love to sing ...

Toast to the eight nights of Hanukkah with an easy DIY cocktail. From Moscow Mules, Old Fashions and egg-inspired concoctions, here are eight kosher drinks that’ll make you want to celebrate the ...

This story has been updated to include additional context around the history of Hanukkah and the food eaten during Jewish holidays. Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, is a Jewish holiday that ...

The Festival of Lights would not be complete without delicious Hanukkah foods to keep the celebrations going (for all eight nights!). Observed on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev — Sunday, ...

I love that babka translates to “little grandma” in Yiddish, because the sweet braided bread — with swirls of filling reminiscent of Bubbe’s pleated skirt — is always as comforting as one. My ...

Everyone loves Hanukkah — the colorful candles, the traditional songs, the gifts, and, of course, the potato latkes. Yet holiday cooking often means excess — all that frying, high carbs, and lots of ...

Donuts are to Hanukkah as challah is to shabbat. You can’t think of one without the other. However, you can still mix things up — literally and figuratively — once in a while. Judy Elbaum, founder of ...

From Sephardic spice-laden stews to Ashkenazi comfort classics, Jewish cuisine is a living archive of history, migration, and resilience. Holiday dishes like matzo ball soup, latkes, and challah carry ...