Commonly referred to as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish celebration. Enjoy the Hanukkah season with the best of what Boston has to offer. This year, it takes place between Dec. 8 and Dec. 16. Take the week to celebrate Hanukkah with tradition, dinner, music, ligh...
Every December we’re faced with a non-stop barrage ofholiday music. Sure, there are plenty of songs about Christmas from today’s biggest stars, but for those who celebrate Hanukkah, the options seem sorely lacking. Adam Sandler made a solid attempt to rectify that in 1994, and, since th...
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A young boy looks through the menorah during a lighting ceremony at the Calgary Jewish Community Centre on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011. COVID-19 is prompting Jews to find creative ways to safely celebrate Hanukkah this year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh From parading through ...
As the legend goes, there was only enough oil left to light the temple’s multi-branched lamp, or menorah, for one day after the victory. But, miraculously, the oil lasted for eight days. Jews celebrate Hanukkah by lighting candles for eight nights, playing with spinning tops...
From parading through the streets in menorah-adorned cars to learning to make traditional holiday treats over Zoom, Jews across Canada are finding creative ways to safely celebrate Hanukkah during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The whole message of Hanukkah is that a little bit of ...
Well, this brought me to thinking about the things I love to do that have absolutely nothing to do with the Parks. I decided to share some of my favorite ways to celebrate the holidays without ever entering a park… so here we go. ...
Want to get hands-on? Take a class with Maite Gomez-Rejón of ArtBites to create an art project or snack you can bring home. Then treat your group to latkes orsufganiyot before you leave. Hanukkah Festival at Skirball Cultural Center ...
For example, Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that is celebrated by an eight-day Festival of Lights where candles are lit every night and there are songs, gifts, and feasts. The dates change annually but it’s celebrated in early December. ...
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