The Jewish Festival of Lights, or Hanukkah, is fast approaching (December 7 to 15, 2023). We’re looking forward to playing dreidel (and winning gelt!), lighting the menorah with loved ones, and, of ...

When it comes to traditional Hanukkah cooking, it’s all about the oil. The story of Hanukkah commemorates the Maccabees—a small Judean army that recaptured the Holy Temple in Jerusalem from the ...

Outside of the Jewish community, Hanukkah is by far the most familiar Jewish holiday: Menorahs are sold in shops alongside tree ornaments, and folks of all stripes, semitic or otherwise, love to sing ...

I absolutely love Hanukkah, especially when I’m in the kitchen with my family whipping up some kid-friendly Hanukkah recipes. Along with frying sufganiyot, those beloved jelly-filled donuts, our ...

The oil that miraculously burned night after night in the Hanukkah story was olive oil. The same liquid gold keeps this ...

Whether you spell it Hannukah, Hanukkah or Channukah, it’s a holiday celebrated by the Jewish community around the world. Also known as the Festival of Lights, it commemorates when Jews had to leave ...

Hanukkah begins just three days after Thanksgiving. Baker and blogger Beth Lee prepares for the holiday by recalling family favorites. Lee admits that she didn’t spend much time at her grandmother’s ...

During the holiday of Hanukkah, which begins Wednesday evening, Dec. 25, we will be using olive oil, the oil of the Hanukkah miracle, to enhance many of our sweet and savory dishes. Fried foods like ...

Settle into all the flavors and aromas of Hanukkah this year with traditional dishes that celebrate the festival of lights. From the crispy latkes to a sweet jelly donut finish, these Hanukkah dinner ...