Jewish Holidays

This is a time of year that I look forward to every year now. My mother in law can cook up a storm for two straight days and still finds the strength to serve it on special... keep reading →

Shavuot is a Jewish Holiday that occurs in late May or early June. Historically Shavuot falls on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan. Shavuot celebrates the... keep reading →

> I am forty one years old, and I have battled with this problem for most of my life—every year, when Spring beckons images of dewy meadows, daffodils, and fuzzy chicks,... keep reading →

It nearly seems unfair, that Christmas has so many decorations, and so many options to decorate the house with light, trees and presents, and Hanukkah which comes very... keep reading →

It's easy to make your own free Hanukkah cards or ecards with this colorful assortment of free art and the instructions that accompany it. keep reading →

At the various events that I attend to read my Hanukkah book, An Adventure in Latkaland, organizers often ask for a craft idea that kids might enjoy after the reading. Here... keep reading →

The history of Hanukkah gelt from its monetary origins to when chocolate coins were first "minted." Learn what gelt is used for and where to get it. keep reading →

Hanukkah, known to Jews as Chanukah (with a guttural CH), is the holiday most known for the lighting of the Menorah, a candelabra. It lasts for eight days, but, for the most... keep reading →

A list of eight songs perfect for celebrating the festival of lights and to remind families of the miracle of Hanukkah. keep reading →

The history of the Menorah, is something that I'm going to try to simplify, although if you are truly interested, I would suggest that you really research the history of the... keep reading →