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Nosher Hanukkah Cooking Class: Latkes Frying and Serving Tips with Shannon Sarna
Watch the recording here: Nosher Editor and cookbook author Shannon Sarna will host a class on all things frying up ...
Nosher Hanukkah Cooking Class: Traditional Tostones with Jennifer Stempel
Watch the recording here: Food writer and recipe developer Jennifer Stempel will teach how to make traditional Cuban-style tostones. This ...
Summary of Tractate Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah deals not just with the Jewish New Year, but also with questions of how the Jewish calendar is decided.
Thank You For Registering For Our Tractate Rosh Hashanah Siyyum
You’ll receive an email with the Zoom link shortly! See you on 11/15 at 2pm ET/11am PT!
What Do the Letters On the Dreidel Stand For?
The four-sided top has slightly different markings depending on where in the world it was made.
Why Is Hanukkah So Early This Year?
In 2021, Hanukkah falls out unusually early, beginning right after Thanksgiving.
Thank You For Signing Up For The Nosher’s Hanukkah Cooking Classes
Looking forward to you joining us for our upcoming cooking series! Look out in your inbox for more information and ...
Sigd and the Traditions of Ethiopian Jews
Watch the recording of this event here: Naftali Aklum, an educational tour guide and member of the Ethiopian Israeli ...
Judith: Hanukkah Heroine Excluded from the Hebrew Bible
Watch the recording here: Get to know the story of Judith, the overlooked Hanukkah heroine. In this special Hanukkah class ...
How Hanukkah Is Celebrated in Israel
Hanukkah in Israel is a major event — with some unique traditions.