Why Do We Give Gifts on Hanukkah?
Hanukkah may not be a religiously major holiday, but it’s the one most heavily associated with spreading holiday cheer through giving gifts to children and other family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. Whether in a secular, Orthodox, or any other Jewish community, people give astronomically more presents on this occasion than any other throughout the […]
Your Hanukkah 2024 Prep Checklist
Step 1: Preparing for Hanukkah The most important ritual of Hanukkah is the lighting of the menorah, so you need to ensure you have everything you need for this and any other traditions you keep in your home. HANUKKAH MENORAH CHECKLIST: Do you own a Hanukkah menorah? (If not, shop Hanukkah menorahs from Israel here!) Do you […]
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The Surprising Jewish Roots of Thanksgiving Day
