Welcome to the Forward’s coverage of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
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The Schmooze 8 Quirky Menorahs For a Creative Hanukkah
(JTA) — Another Hanukkah season means another chance to impress with a creative menorah choice. Here are eight of the most inventive menorahs we’ve spotted this year. Buy one as a gift — or buy each of them for yourself and you’ll guarantee your Festival of Lights will consist of eight memorable nights. 1) The…
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Recipes All Fun, No Fuss Doughnuts
Out of all the hacks in life, the biscuit doughnut might be my favorite. You know, the one where the hardest part is withstanding that terrifying moment when you wonder if the store-bought tube of dough is going to explode in your hands? And the second hardest part is deciding if you want to call…
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The Schmooze Have a Very Funky Hanukkah With Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
(JTA) — Aside from “Dreidel, Dreidel” and Adam Sandler’s humorous tune, there are very few Hanukkah songs in the pop culture lexicon. But a group of modern soul enthusiasts seeks to change that — and make the Festival of Lights a little bit funky, too. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings — a retro-sounding band that’s…
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The Schmooze The Maccabeats Are Back With a New Hanukkah Hit
Your favorite Jewish a cappella boys are back — and they’ve brought a frying pan. The former Yeshiva University students that brought you such hits as and “Cups (D’ror Yikra)” have released a new hit, just in time for Hanukkah. “Latke Recipe,” which premiered on Time.com on Monday, is a parody of Walk the Moon’s…
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The Schmooze The Force is Strong With This ‘Star Wars’ Hanukkah Gift Guide
(JTA) — In the nearly 40 years since the breakout success of the first “Star Wars” film, the franchise has raked in $37 billion, mostly from branded toys and other merchandise. (In the words of Mel Brooks: “Merchandising! Merchandising!”) Ahead of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” — the latest reboot of the films, by director…
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The Schmooze Adam Sandler Has Updated ‘The Hanukkah Song’
Adam Sandler has put . Appearing at the Judd Apatow & Friends event at the New York Comedy Festival at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, the actor and comedian decided it was time for an update of his 1994 Festival of Lights classic, “The Hanukkah Song.” The song’s fourth iteration includes shout outs to Drake, Daniel…
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Recipes Fried Green Olives
The perfect accompaniment to a glass of sparkling wine, fried olives are also a great addition to an Israeli-style breakfast. Sometimes the best dishes on a restaurant’s menu are the simplest ones. I love , the modern-Israeli eatery in New York run by chef Einat Admony. Admony’s cooking is inspiring across the board, from her…
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Breaking News White House Looking For Menorah With Unique Stories For Hanukkah Celebration
The White House is looking for menorahs with unique stories for its Hanukkah celebration this year. Matt Nosanchuk, the White House liaison to the Jewish community, on Nov. 11 posted an entry on the White House website soliciting ideas for menorahs, noting it was the first time that the White House was issuing such an…
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