Hanukkah

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So everybody knows that Hanukkah is all about miracles, right? I think when it comes to miracles we’re each entitled to our ...

This week, my Facebook news-feed is filled with outrage about the fact that Hobby Lobby won’t carry Hanukkah decorations. Many ...

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Every December, I am overwhelmed by the magnitude of Jewish celebrations taking place across the United States. This is a ...

Ask any Jew what Hanukkah is about and you are likely to get one of two possible explanations: Maccabees or ...

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I’m skeptical of Hanukkah. Maybe it’s the rampant commercialism that defines the entire month of December. Maybe it’s the way ...