This is the Forward’s coverage of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
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Fast Forward Virginia cultural festival says it won’t hold a menorah lighting due to Israel-Hamas war
"It was a kick in the gut," said Rabbi Mendy Heber, of Chabad of Williamsburg
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Books The ‘Hanukkah Erotica Book Club’ aims to connect Jews — with romance novels
But there is no erotica and sometimes no Hanukkah in the Hanukkah Erotica Book Club
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Culture Light up your Hanukkah with these Jewish jokes
Its food, tradition and proximity to Christmas makes it a ripe festival for fun
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Culture The hottest Jewish trends for 2023 (and the 2022 fads we won’t miss)
Look for deli raves, Nora Ephron and Yiddish women writers to dominate the new year
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News Kwanzakkah: A way to celebrate dual heritage, and combat hate
This year's observance of both Hanukkah and Kwanzaa leads to 15 Days of Light
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Opinion Ukraine’s survival is a modern-day Hanukkah miracle
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s surprise visit to Washington reminds us what we’re celebrating
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Fast Forward Zelenskyy, ‘modern-day Maccabee,’ invokes candle-lit Christmas in speech to Congress
Those expecting the Ukrainian President to play into Hanukkah metaphors may be disappointed
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Sports Why a non-Jewish NBA player is buying Hanukkah donuts for fans
The first 500 fans to drop by Section 111 at the Sacramento Kings' home game Wednesday night can pick up a free jelly donut
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