Our 5 Favorite Israeli Cities with Biblical Roots
The Seven-Branched Menorah, Explained
You’re probably familiar with the 9-branched menorah used on Hanukkah, which has historically been made using various shapes and materials, but did you know there is another, even older and more traditional type of Jewish candleholder? That would be the 7-branched menorah – inspired by the iconic candelabra that was described in the Hebrew Bible […]
What You Can Do To Support Israel Wherever You Are
Israel has been fighting an intense war against Hamas, also known as Operation Swords of Iron, since the devasting attack and massacre of October 7, 2023. On top of that, Israelis and Jews everywhere are facing on onslaught of antisemitic and anti-Israel sentiments and attacks around the world, which make the fight for our survival […]
8 Classic Hanukkah Foods From Around the World
To give a bit of background, Hanukkah foods usually fall under one or more of three main themes: *Fried food – to remind us of the miracle of the oil in the Temple that lasted for 8 nights instead of one *Dairy – to honor the legend of Judith, who inspired Judean fighters by beheading an Assyrian […]
