Spinning & Winning: The Whys & Hows of Dreidel
One of Hanukkah’s most curious customs is the spinning top – called a dreidel in Yiddish and sevivon in Hebrew – that is played with throughout the eight-day holiday. The unusual game has a fascinating history and even more interesting rules: read on to find out more!
How Difficult Times Connect Jews to Judaism
Jews have always shown their best sides in times of strife, and our globalized world has taken Jewish unity to a new level. Our Sages said “The Jewish People are like the olive: Just as the olive only yields its oil after it has been crushed and squeezed, so too the Jewish People reveal their […]
Hanukkah Eats: The History Behind Sufganiyot (Jelly Donuts)
A few things come to mind when thinking about Hanukkah– lighting the Hanukkah menorah together and singing the traditional songs, making latkes, playing dreidel, buying the perfect gift for someone, and of course, eating a jelly donut. Some of these things are directly relevant to the story of Hanukkah such as lighting the menorah and […]
Our Best Ever Hanukkah Latke Recipe!
Hanukkah means latkes! Crunchy on the outside and steamy soft within, these delicious potato pancakes are an amazing Hanukkah treat that’s perfect for the whole family, filling, and a great side dish to any meal. Scroll down for our recipe for perfect Hanukkah potato pancakes. It really is the best ever latke recipe! (And check out […]
