A symbol endures: Public menorah-lightings withstand controversy, antisemitism, pandemic
The crowd for this year’s National Menorah lighting in Washington, D.C., is expected to exceed 4,000 guests. That’s the estimate of Rabbi Levi Shemtov,...
This fried Filipino delicacy is perfect for Chanukah
Abby Ricarte | The Nosher
There’s no question that the most delicious, comforting recipes are the simplest, especially if they come with a bushel of...
Latest batch of Chanukah books aims to draw audiences across the gamut
Every November and December without fail, bookstores across the country dedicate shelf space for Chanukah books, many of them picture books aimed at young...
On the ‘Festival of Lights,’ an opportunity to give back
Sarah Ogince | Special to the JT
Heard of the Squishmallow? Quirky, cuddly and only $25 a pop, it appears on just about every one...
Meet the bartender behind New York’s new Chanukah-themed cocktail bar
Julia Gergely | New York Jewish Week
During the so-called “winter holiday season,” Christmas cheer takes center stage, while Chanukah often gets relegated to hobbled-together...
Outside-the-box gift ideas for the Chanukah season
Jarrad Saffren | Staff Writer
If you want, you can Google something like “best Chanukah gifts for 2022” and find plenty of options.
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Elder abuse: Never let your guard down!
Bob Roth | Special to the JT
I will never forget the feeling of leaving our baby with a sitter for the first time. It...
Back to the ‘I Do’s’ in a post-pandemic wedding world
By Jesse Berman and Heather Ross | Staff Writers
Those who grieved over the emptiness of their pandemic-era social calendars are enjoying a better 2022...
Trauma-informed care for seniors: Even a little goes a long way
Joyce Wolpert, LCPC | Special to the JT
Trauma seems to be everywhere these days as people are claiming such responses to natural and human...
‘Not all Nazis were bad,’ comments Indiana school-board candidate, drawing ire
Philissa Cramer | JTA
A local school-board candidate in a suburb of Indianapolis is drawing criticism for insisting that “not all Nazis were bad” and...