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Celebrating Hanukkah in the kitchen

Jews of color are innovating food-centered holidays to bring their whole selves to the table

Salon

Five winter solstice practices that honor the dark time of year — and Earth's rhythms

LOS ANGELES — Once again we have entered the time of the winter solstice — when daylight is scarce and the creeping darkness seems to whisper: Slow down. Turn inward. Fortify yourself against the long, cold night ahead.

Los Angeles Times

Biden condemns ‘vile’ rise in antisemitism at White House Hanukkah event

‘I recognise your fear, your hurt, your worry that this vile and venom is becoming too normal’

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Holocaust survivors share message of hope during Hanukkah

Several Holocaust survivors are marking the third day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony

The Independent UK

Biden condemns ‘violent venom’ of antisemitism at Hanukkah event

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, at a White House Hanukkah reception on Monday, said he understood the concerns of Jewish Americans amid rising antisemitism, and that his administration would stand with them.

Tribune News Service

New York Times slammed for ‘swastika’-shaped crossword puzzle ahead of Hanukkah

NEW YORK — The New York Times is facing criticism after printing a crossword puzzle some say is shaped like a swastika, the day before the first night of Hanukkah.

Tribune News Service

Polish leader at Hanukkah thanks Jews for aiding Ukrainians

Poland’s president has paid tribute to Jewish communities in Poland and worldwide for the help they have extended to Ukrainian refugees this year

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Hallmark and Hanukkah aren't beshert

All the dreidels, latkes and Yiddish feels less like representation and more like reinforcing antisemitic tropes

Salon

As the Bidens mark Hanukkah, the White House gets its own menorah for the first time

The menorah is made out of wood that was removed from the building during a Truman-era renovation, and becomes the first Jewish artifact to be added to the White House archives.

WEKU

Hasidic Jewish refugees from Ukraine celebrate Hanukkah at Hungarian shelter

An elderly man in a community of Hasidic Jewish refugees from Ukraine lit the first candle of Hanukkah in their rescue shelter in Hungary, which is home to around 150 people on the shores of Lake Balaton.

Reuters

At Hanukkah reception, Biden to condemn rising antisemitism

President Joe Biden is condemning growing antisemitism in remarks for a Hanukkah reception at the White House that will include a menorah lighting and blessing

The Independent UK

‘Let’s get out there and celebrate!’ First night of Hanukkah marked with car parade, grand menorah lighting

More than 75 cars topped with bright menorahs joined a procession across Chicago, marking the start of eight nights of celebration and bearing witness to the community’s strength, resilience and openness.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hunter's Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah by lighting menorah in Civic Park

"It's called the festival of lights and it expresses the idea of freedom over tyranny."

Newcastle Herald

“We’re much more than a bagel shop, it's a way of life”: The Greater Manchester deli thousands would be lost without

Sitting in the heart of one of Britain's biggest Jewish communities, Let’s Fress is a Whitefield institution

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'Untraditional' Hanukkah celebrations are often full of traditions for Jews of color

Hanukkah, the Jewish “festival of lights,” commemorates a story of a miracle, when oil meant to last for one day lasted for eight. Today, Jews light the menorah, a candelabra with eight candles – and one “helper” candle, called a shamas – to remember the Hanukkah oil, which kept the…

Chicago Sun-Times

Jelly doughnuts: How to make the sweet Hanukkah pastry

In Israel, jelly doughnuts for Hanukkah are especially popular, and are sometimes filled with chocolate or halvah, too.

Manchester Evening News

What date is Hanukkah 2022 and why is it celebrated?

Menorah lighting, car parades and drone shows are planned

The Independent UK

Jelly doughnuts: How to make the ultimate Hanukkah pastry

Jelly doughnuts are a common treat during Hanukkah

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Beery Christmas and Hoppy New Year: 10 festive beers to stuff in your holiday stocking

Candy canes are fun. Gift cards are useful. But nothing festively stuffs a stocking — or brightens a Hanukkah or Kwanzaa for that matter — quite like a beer tasting of the season.

The Independent UK

How to celebrate Hanukkah on a budget

Festivities could be dampened somewhat this year by the cost of living crisis.

Chicago Sun-Times

Things to do in Chicago Dec. 8-14: The Mix

Daddy Yankee’s farewell tour, the Music Box Theatre’s holiday double feature and several stagings of ‘The Nutcracker’ are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

The Independent UK

White House holiday decorations include Hanukkah menorah for the first time

Various white Houses have celebrated Hanukkah in the past but this is the first time a menorah is an official decoration

Wales Online

The stark reality facing Wales' Jewish community

Numbers might be falling but Wales' welcoming and enduring Jewish history is far from over

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