Hanukkah

Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, is an 8 night celebration commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

This year, let’s honor Hanukkah’s legacy by shining our light where it’s most needed — on the darkness of antisemitism.

Let’s break down everything you should know about this year’s new Hallmark Hanukkah movies, “Hanukkah on the Rocks” and “Leah’s Perfect Gift.”

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, there are 24 different spellings for Hanukkah.

While the dreidel’s sides may be unfamiliar, the rules are straightforward for the popular Hanukkah game — plus there’s an alcoholic version.

Here are eight spiritual hacks to brighten your holiday.

You might be wondering what the best greetings are for your Jewish friends during Hanukkah. Is happy Hanukkah enough? We’ve got the answers!

Tired of latkes and sufganiyot? Explore the other traditional Hanukkah foods Jewish communities eat around the world.

Sufganiyot are one of the most beloved Hanukkah treats — they’re fried and delicious and the flavors are endless.

No matter how much money you’re willing to spend, you should be able to get something beautiful that you’ll be excited to use each night of Hanukkah!

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