Chanukah is the festival of lights. What is the history of Chanukah? Why are there different spellings? How do you light the menorah? Find answers to these and many other questions about this
holiday, as well as light our virtual menorah.
During the holiday, there is a custom of eating foods fried or baked in oil to commemorate the miracle of a small flask of oil keeping the flame in the Temple alight for eight days. Learn how to make latkes and other delicious recipes.
Theories tracing the Chanukah-gelt connection; when and why chocolate coins were first covered in gold foil; and more. Recipes for Homemade Chocolate Truffle "Gelt," Potato Galette with Mushrooms, and Herbed Risotto Pancakes.
Years after her conversion, Andi Rosenthal's Christmas tree ornaments are in a box at the back of a closet; she doesn't open them, but can't throw them away either.
Chanukah is the festival of lights. What is the history of Chanukah? Why are there different spellings? How do you light the menorah? Find answers to these and many other questions about this
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