Hanukkah’s Casual Violence

Hanukkah is coming. It’s time to tell stories about armed resistance against oppression. Children will read about the five brave ...

Hanukkah’s Start and End

When to celebrate the Festival of Lights in 2022.

“Hanukkah, O Hanukkah” in English and Yiddish

A traditional Hanukkah song for celebrating the Festival of Lights.

The Best Vegan Brisket Recipe

Savory pulled mushrooms and tofu make the perfect plant-based holiday dish.

The History of Hanukkah

How the festival of lights became a holiday, and how it has evolved in modern times.

Is Hanukkah in the Bible?

The story of the Jewish revolt against Antiochus is contained in the Books of Maccabees, but these are not considered part of the biblical canon.

Hanukkah 2016

Get ready to light the menorah on Dec. 24.

Hanukkah 2017

Light the menorah through Dec. 19, 2017!

The Lesson of Hanukkah

Hanukkah points to the fragility of historical redemption and the ambiguity of its messengers and leaders.

Tostones for Hanukkah

Cubans use plantain bananas the way Americans use potatoes, so swapping traditional potato latkes with savory tostones seemed like a natural choice.