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How Are Hanukkah and Christmas Different?

Both are widely observed gift-giving holidays that fall in December, but the similarities stop there.

Why is Hanukkah So Late This Year?

In 2016, Hanukkah doesn't start 'til the night of Dec. 24. Here's why.

Ask the Expert: Jews in Church

Is it OK for a practicing Jew to attend church on a Christian holiday?

Ask the Expert: Should I Get A Hanukkah Bush?

How do I explain to my kids why I don't want one?

The Brownsville Public School Boycott of 1905

The Jews of Brownsville, Brooklyn, fought back when a principal at a public school taught about sectarian views.

How Christmas Transformed Hanukkah in America

Proximity to the popular Christian holiday caused Hanukkah to take on a new significance.

The December Dilemma

Whether you ignore Christmas altogether or celebrate it with non-Jewish friends or family, the holiday provokes a lot of emotions.

Taking the Christmas out of Hanukkah

7 ways to make the Festival of Lights more meaningful and less materialistic.