Welcome to the Forward’s coverage of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
Welcome to the Forward’s coverage of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
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Food Bring on the Brisket Videos
This is the brisket featured in our video, ‘How to Make the Best Boozy Brisket.’ (You’ll find the recipe there too.) When I neglected to make a brisket for Rosh Hashanah, my son Teddy wouldn’t let me forget it. This was a major Jewish holiday, and to him, that meant brisket. I promised I’d make…
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Community What Really Happened at the Presidents Conference Hanukkah Party
On December 14, 2016, the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations (the Presidents Conference) in concert with the Embassy of Azerbaijan held a historic Chanukah party in Washington, D.C. that will be talked about for some time. Controversy continues to swirl over not only who attended the party, but who did not; how many…
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Breaking News Ivanka Trump Tweets Hanukkah Photo From Hawaii Vacation
(JTA) — Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner and their three young children lit Hanukkah candles on their vacation in Hawaii. Trump tweeted a photo of her family lighting their menorahs on the first night of Hanukkah. This year is one of the rare and special occasions where Hanukkah and Christmas coincide. Merry Christmas & Happy…
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Breaking News King of Bahrain Hosts Hanukkah Candlelighting
(JTA) — The kingdom of Bahrain hosted a candlelighting ceremony for Hanukkah, which led to a video of local men wearing kaffiyehs and Orthodox Jews dancing together. The Muslim monarchy of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a candle lighting ceremony on Saturday night attended by the local Jewish community, area businessmen and other…
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Food Chef Yehuda Sichel’s Latke Secrets
We pried potato pancake preferences from a few of our favorite chefs around the country — and compiled them into a tell-all to help you make the best latkes of your life. Chef Yehuda Sichel Restaurant Abe Fisher, Philadelphia Secret ingredient? I use flour, which is not for everyone, but I think it makes them…
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The Schmooze The Epic Bong Menorah Is Back — Just in Time for Hanukkah
Want to make your Hanukkah extra special this year? The limited edition bong menorah has made its way back onto the internet for purchase — just in time for the holidays. Featuring eight glass bowls and an elevated mouthpiece, the Grav Labs product is a more compact version of its predecessor (which completely sold out)….
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Food Chef Gabriel Israel’s Latke Secrets
We pried potato pancake preferences from a few of our favorite chefs around the country — and compiled them into a tell-all to help you make the best latkes of your life. Chef Gabriel Israel Restaurant Green Fig, New York Secret ingredient? Fresh scallions and dill, along with coriander and fennel powder. Type of oil…
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Food Top Pastry Chef Rachel Binder’s Latke Secrets
We pried potato pancake preferences from a few of our favorite chefs around the country — and compiled them into a tell-all to help you make the best latkes of your life. Chef Rachel Binder Restaurant Pastry chef formerly of Maialino, Savoy and Union Square Cafe, whose holiday treats are sold at Padoca Bakery, New…
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