(MJL) — Chanukah, or the Festival of Rededication, celebrates the rededication of the Temple in […]
Category: Chanukah
How long have Jews been celebrating Chanukah?
By Rabbi Paul Steinberg (MJL) — The underpinnings of Chanukah differ from those of the […]
9 things you didn’t know about Chanukah
(MJL) — Chanukah is one of the most widely celebrated Jewish holidays in the United […]
The history of Chanukah
(MJL) — Chanukah is one of the few Jewish holidays not mentioned in the Bible. […]
Why were ancient rabbis so uncomfortable with the Maccabees?
By Michele Alperin (MJL) — Embedded in a three-page treatment of Chanukah and its ritual […]
Al Hanisim: Remembering our partnership in God’s miracles
By Rabbi Rachel Barenblat (MJL) — Al Hanisim is a prayer recited on Chanukah and […]
The Hasmonean Dynasty
By Lesli Koppelman Ross (MJL) — A year after the Maccabees’ triumph at the Temple, […]
Why do we eat latkes on Chanukah?
By Aly Miller (MJL) — One of the best parts about Chanukah is arguably the […]
How Chanukah is celebrated in Israel
(MJL) — As in the Diaspora, Chanukah in Israel is a major event, with families […]
Symbols of Chanukah
(MJL) — Chanukah is a winter holiday that celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over […]