Hanukkah

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Hanukkah in the Community

What happens in synagogue and beyond.

Modern Observances of Hanukkah

A holiday influenced by secular society

Ambivalence Toward Hanukkah

The holiday we celebrate today is a rabbinic creation.

The Maccabees: Heroes or Fanatics?

The Maccabees triumphed over the Syrian Greeks and liberated the Temple, but their legacy is not so clear.

The First Hanukkah

It was actually a Sukkot celebration.

What You Need to Know About the Hanukkah Story

The Maccabean revolt and the miracle of the oil.

The History of Hanukkah

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

Hanukkah 101

From candle-lighting to Maccabees and latkes to dreidels.

December Holiday Tips for Interfaith Parents

Interfaith families struggle to be true to the religions of both parents during the winter holiday season.

Taking the Christmas out of Hanukkah

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

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