#Hanukkah
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12/18 Links Pt2: Columbia professor : Israel 'fabricated' Jewish refugees; Why the cultural elite truly despises Hanukkah; What Raphael Warnock Believes About Israel
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Politics | Politics
This Chanukah Had An Antisemitic Attack For Each Day Of The Holiday - Jew In The City
As we publicized the miracle of Chanukah this week, there was, unfortunately, an antisemitic attack to number each day of the holiday. As our enemies rise up to destroy us, may we find renewed commitment to our heritage and pride.
Politics | Politics
French Cops Arrest Perpetrators of Violent Assault on Jewish Family Singing Hanukkah Songs in Their Car
A French police vehicle . Photo: Wikimedia Commons. French police arrested four individuals on Friday in connection with an “incredibly …
Miscellaneous | Chanukah
Why Insist on Depicting a Straight-Branched Menorah? - Questions & Answers
Despite the depiction of the Temple menorah on the Arch of Titus, Chabad makes a point of depicting the menorah with straight, diagonal branches. Why?
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Bones of Hashmoneans were being destroyed by the Palestinian Authority; remains saved and re-interred during Chanukah
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Why the cultural elite truly despises Hanukkah
Well, because Hanukkah is about as out of step with the contemporary elite consensus as any religious tradition can be.
Miscellaneous | Chanukah
Chanukah: The Eternal Light - Daily Dose of Wisdom
The flames of the Temple Menorah have been dark for many centuries, but the flames of the Chanukah menorah can never be extinguished.
News | Antisemitism Watch
Chinese Jews celebrate Hanukkah in secret amid gov't crackdowns
The Kaifeng Jewish community reportedly consists of just 100 practicing Jews among 1,000 who claim ancestry, but their history goes back over a thousand years.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
A Deeper Look at the Menorah Blessings - Chanukah, 5743
The three blessing we recite before kindeling the menorah carry deep inside them the timeless Chanukah lessons for our service of God, specifically in our times.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Loaded Dreidel
1.5 oz of potato Vodka1.5 oz of Goldschlager .75 oz of maraschino liqueur
Entertainment | Music
Meshugga Beach Part - Latkes
Provided to YouTube by CDBabyLatkes · Meshugga Beach PartyHot Rod Hanukkah℗ 2011 Meshugga Beach PartyReleased on: 2011-07-01Auto-generated by YouTube.
Politics | Politics
Western Wall Hanukkah candle lighting to continue amid COVID-19 pandemic
Tours of hanukkiot in Jerusalem will also take place throughout the holiday – both in person according to Health Ministry guidelines and online.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
The First Hanukkah Light in Bergen Belsen - Chanukah
A wooden clog became a hanukkiah; strings from a uniform, a wick; and shoe polish, pure oil.
Miscellaneous | Chanukah
Chanukah: How Is It Possible that Enlightened Reasoning Could Bring to Spiteful Bigotry?
This is the light of God’s wisdom. It’s not there for our use that we can manipulate it and modify it to fit our needs and desires. If we’re able to figure a little bit of it out, well, that’s pretty amazing. But if we can’t, that doesn’t change its truth
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
13 Hanukkah Facts Every Jew Should Know
Become an expert on this widely celebrated but barely understood Jewish festival.
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UNPACKED - Watch Hanukkah, Hellenization, and Hasmoneans
UNPACKED – Watch Hanukkah, Hellenization, and Hasmoneans Faced with the might of the Greek Empire, some Jews in the ancient world tried to become more Greek than a tub of yogurt. Others, such as the Hasmoneans, stood up for their Jewish values — n
Miscellaneous | Diaspora
Fearing for his life, Jew secretly celebrates Hanukkah in enemy country
A Jew living in a hostile Arab country went out of his way to celebrate Hanukkah this week, despite the
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Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig - Maccabi Tel Aviv as a Metaphor for Israeli Hanukkah: Then & Now
Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig – Maccabi Tel Aviv as a Metaphor for Israeli Hanukkah: Then & Now As is well known, the Maccabees first revolted against the Jewish Hellenizers (who today would be called assimilated Jews) and only afterwards against the Sele
Entertainment | Music
Dreidel, Dreidel
Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Dreidel, Dreidel · Meshugga Beach Party Hot Rod Hanukkah ℗ 2011 Meshugga Beach Party Released on: 2011-07-01 Auto-generated by ...
Miscellaneous | Judaism
8 Old and New Chanukah Traditions!
Looking to expand beyond the bare-bones basics? Here are 8 deeply meaningful traditions
for you and your family to personalize.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
16 Menorah Facts Every Jew Should Know!
The word menorah is Hebrew for “lamp,” and generally refers to the eight-branched candelabra that we light on the Jewish holiday of Chanukah.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Why Add a Light Each Night of Chanukah?
There are two general reasons given in the Talmud1 for why we add a candle each night:
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Hallmark’s making some Hanukkah movies. The only problem? They’re anti-Semitic.
These holiday specials are really Christmas movies with Jewish characters, and they draw on old, dangerous tropes.
Entertainment | Music
BLACK FLAMINGOS -- "OH CHANUKAH" / "HAVA NAGILA" / "DREIDEL DREIDEL DREIDEL"
I filmed this performance @ Otto's Shrunken Head in NYC as part of my Monthly SURF-ROCK SHINDIG. The date was December 5 2015. All three songs are traditiona...
Entertainment | Music
Meshugga Beach Party - Oh Hanukkah
Meshugga Beach Party playing Oh Hanukkah at the Larkspur Cafe Theater Learn more at http://www.meshuggabeachparty.com
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Hanukkah Is Not Christmas. This Year, Let's Embrace That
Hanukkah ought to be celebrated in its own right. And failure to see it for what it truly is means children will likely abandon Judaism
Miscellaneous | Judaism
8 Things to Enjoy This Chanukah
Chanukah is coming, and we want to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very happy and inspiring eight-day Festival of Lights!
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
WATCH: Vandals twist Arizona family’s garden menorah into swastika
Seth and Naomi Ellis horrified to discover hideous display outside their house; supporters later gather to help fix and relight the festive candelabrum
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A Letter to President Obama from an Israeli Soldier
Many have tried to destroy us, and they have ALL failed. This time will be no different.
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Menorahs in France to Shed Light During State of Emergency
Public Lightings to Continue, Despite Terror Attacks
Chabad Houses across Paris and its suburban environs are preparing for outdoor public Chanukah menorah-lightings just weeks after terror attacks killed more than 120 people throughout the city.
History | History
Correcting Mistakes About Hanukkah - The Michael Medved Show
Despite extensive media coverage and rising levels of public partying, the holiday of Hanukkah still causes confusion among both Jewish and non-Jewish Amer
History | History
2,000-year-old Maccabean-era fortress unearthed in Jerusalem after century-long search
Acra fortification, built by Hanukkah villain Antiochus IV Epiphanes, maintained Seleucid Greek control over Temple until its conquest by Hasmoneans in 141 BCE
History | HISTORY
Hanukkah and How War Should Be Celebrated | Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
For Jews, practicing our religion has never been as straightforward. Throughout history we have had to fight and die simply to observe our faith. Hanukkah represents a triumphant moment....
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The Jewish Press » » Chanukah: Guide for the Perplexed 2014
Chanukah is the holiday of liberty, combining The Book (faith and dedication to God) and the sword
Food & Drink | Seasonal Recipes
Avoid Soggy Latkes with these tips! - Bon Appétit
Nobody likes a soggy latke. And yet, a perfectly crunchy, crispy, golden-brown potato pancake is hard to master. In the video below, Dawn Perry, Bon Appétit digital food editor walks us through the process for picture-perfect latkes.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
MEDVED: Correcting Mistakes About Hanukkah | Truth Revolt
Despite extensive media coverage and rising levels of public partying, the upcoming holiday of Hanukkah (that begins Tuesday night, December 16th) still causes confusion among both Jewish and non-Jewish Americans. No, it’s not a festival of tolerance or