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Hanukkah

The Surprising Origin of the Dreidel

The well-known Hanukkah symbol has Christmastime roots.

How to Play Dreidel

Learn how to play this Hanukkah game with our video and written instructions.

Sweet Potato Latkes

An exciting update to your favorite potato pancakes.

Sufganiyot

A recipe for Hanukkah jelly doughnuts.

How to Celebrate Hanukkah At Home

Your guide to lighting the candles and more.

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.

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