Hanukkah
An American Hanukkah Story of Resistance
Hanukkah is a time for celebrating the power of light to dispel darkness, so this year I’m setting aside the ...
Hanukkah Gift Giving Guide for the Undecided Giver
It’s that time of year again. In the weeks before Hanukkah, my extra mental energy always goes to gifts.I have ...
Why I’m Not Afraid of Natalie Portman’s Christmas Tree
Jewish actress Natalie Portman announced to Jimmy Fallon that she is going to have a Christmas tree for the first ...
Scallion Pancakes with Ginger Chili Dipping Sauce
Like many Jews, my family spends Christmas Eve eating Chinese food. We order far more than we’ll ever be able ...
A Comprehensive and Updated LGBTQ Hanukkah Gift Guide!
This year Hanukkah happens to begin on Christmas and end on New Years. With all that’s happening on your calendar, ...
8 Best Holiday Gifts for Jewish Food Fans
With the holidays approaching fast, it’s time to find something unique for your favorite Jewish foodie. Stand mixers and slow ...
Who is this Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf?
It’s not even Rosh Hashanah, and some people are already talking about Hanukkah! There’s a new children’s book: Shmelf the ...
Why is Hanukkah So Late This Year?
In 2024, Hanukkah doesn't start 'til the night of Dec. 25. Here's why.
Judaism for Singles or for Families?
I’m getting married next week. Most of the wedding planning is done (but, oy, the table assignments, they continue to ...
Drawn to the Light
One of my favorite poets, a slam poet named Vanessa Hidary, asks, in one of her remarkable pieces in which ...
My Jewish Son’s Love of Christmas
My wife and I are a multiracial couple. She’s Black. I’m White. Our 4-year-old son is biracial.My wife grew up ...
Can Our Love Be Bigger Than Our Fear?
My fear is not very far below the surface. It rises when I hear about another shooting in Brooklyn, sometimes ...