#Hanukkah

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antisemitism
New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

Teen destroys 8-foot inflatable menorah-carrying bear outside Jewish family's NYC home

A teenager was caught on camera vandalizing an inflatable bear holding a menorah outside a Jewish family's home during Hanukkah.
The family purchased an even bigger bear as a replacement and refused to back down in the face of the vandalism. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Germany news

Scholz calls for solidarity with Jews as Hanukkah begins DW 12/07/2023

Olaf Scholz became the first German chancellor to light Berlin's central Hanukkah menorah in a sign of solidarity with Jews amid a surge of antisemitism during the Israel-Hamas war.
Scholz emphasized the importance of the event and the need for Jewish citizens in Germany to have the fundamental right to be visible. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Lighting the Menorah Under the Shadow of War

Hanukkah feels different this year due to the Israel-Hamas war and rise in antisemitic incidents in the US.
New York's first offshore wind farm is providing electricity to Long Island. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

A Hanukkah without decorations? L.A. Jews struggle with a holiday amid Israel-Hamas war

Jews in Los Angeles are hesitant to celebrate Hanukkah due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and fears of antisemitism.
Many Jews are concerned about potential backlash and targeted harassment for expressing their support for Israel. [ more ]
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recipes
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Dining

Slow-Cooker Beef Stew, Cheese Sambousek and a Savory Phyllo Pie

Slow cookers transform humble ingredients into hearty meals with ease.
There are plenty of recipes available for Hanukkah celebrations. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago
East Bay food

Level up your Hanukkah meal with these recipes from East Bay chefs

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple and the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days
Traditional Hanukkah meals often involve cooking with oil, such as latkes and donuts [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
LA food

Beyond latkes: What you should be frying (or not) for Hanukkah

Latkes are a traditional Hanukkah dish in Ashkenazi Jewish homes, while fried food is deeply rooted in the culinary culture of mostly Sephardic Jewish households in Rome.
To accompany fried foods during Hanukkah, big salads such as Early Winter Salad and Fennel Salad with Spicy Green Olives and Crushed Pistachios are recommended. [ more ]
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Scary Mommy
5 months ago
Music

There Are Only 10 Decent Christmas Songs. Discuss.

The author shares their opinions on Christmas music and suggests adding their favorite songs to a holiday playlist.
They mention a lack of Hanukkah songs and recommend an album for Hanukkah music. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden warns 'public opinion can shift' on Israel as WH accused of snubbing hostage families from Hanukkah event

President Biden warns about the shifting global public opinion towards Israel's war in Gaza.
The White House is accused of snubbing family members of hostages held by Hamas from a Hanukkah celebration. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Jewish Groups Plan Massive NYC Protest for Ceasefire as Genocide Reaches 2-Month Mark

Jewish groups plan protest in Manhattan for Israeli ceasefire in Gaza
Protest coincides with two-month anniversary of Israel's assault on Gaza [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
France politics

Macron denies disrespecting secularism after Hanukkah ritual at Elysee Palace

French President Macron faced criticism for allowing a Jewish ritual at the Elysee Palace, going against France's secular traditions.
Opposition parties and Jewish representatives expressed their disapproval of the religious ceremony in the presidential palace. [ more ]
www.thelocal.fr
5 months ago
France politics

Why is Macron under fire for Hanukkah candle ceremony in French presidential palace?

French President Macron faces controversy over attending Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony
Critics accuse Macron of breaking strict secularism laws [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

At Hanukkah Rally in New York, Prayers, Candles and Calls for Cease-Fire

More than 700 people gathered in Columbus Circle in Manhattan on the first night of Hanukkah to call for a cease-fire in Gaza.
The event illustrated the complicated emotions surrounding this year's Hanukkah celebrations for some Jewish New Yorkers. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

Let there be Hanukkah lights! Jewish New Yorkers decorate with pride

Jewish New Yorkers are defiantly displaying their Jewish pride this Hanukkah despite rising antisemitism.
Many families are going bigger and bolder with their holiday decorations to show their resilience against hate. [ more ]
Eater Chicago
5 months ago
Chicago

Where to Snag Sweet Sufganiyot for Hanukkah in Chicago

Hanukkah is on the early side in 2023, with Jewish people around the world observing it starting on Thursday, December 7.
Sufganiyot, jelly-filled doughnuts, are a popular food during Hanukkah that are fried in oil and typically filled with sweet jam. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Cocktails

4 spirited cocktails for Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a religious holiday that starts at sundown on Thursday and lasts until sundown on Dec. 15.
There are different levels of kosher allowed or tolerated depending on your beliefs. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Food & drink

Perfect Latkes, However You Like Them

There are different preferences for the perfect latke, either thick and soft or thin and crispy.
Other delicious dishes to fry for Hanukkah include sugared doughnuts, squash and chickpea stew, and kung pao cauliflower. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
Parenting

20 Hilarious Realities Of Hanukkah With Kids, As Told In Tweets

Parents on Twitter share funny anecdotes about Hanukkah with their kids.
Kids often have amusing and unexpected interpretations of Hanukkah and other holidays. [ more ]
Secret NYC
5 months ago
NYC food

15 Best Hanukkah Specials Being Served In NYC This Year

NYC is a great place to celebrate Hanukkah with special events, menorah lightings, and delicious food.
Some recommended spots for Hanukkah food in NYC include 12 Chairs Cafe, Caviar Russe, Mesiba, and Orwashers Bakery. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Dining

Make the Weeknights Bright

It's Cookie Week on New York Times Cooking.
Potato latkes and other Hanukkah delicacies are also popular during this time. [ more ]
Daily News
5 months ago
Everyday cooking

Recipes: Olive oil is the star at Hanukkah, but everything doesn't have to be fried

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday that begins on December 7th
Traditionally, Hanukkah dishes were made with olive oil and included fried foods like latkes
There are alternative options for celebrating Hanukkah, such as roasted vegetables and salads with olive oil dressing [ more ]
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