Israel’s national symbol of the seven branched menorah- as seen on Israel’s emblem. This specific menorah resembles the one found in the Beit HaMikdash- Temple, the one which was the basis for the miracle of Chanukah. The seven branched menorah lasted eight days of being lit with a small jug of oil, which is why we […]
Hanukkah Eats: The History Behind The Jelly Donut
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 […]
Funny Hanukkah Gifts
You’re playing Mystery Maccabee, the Jewish version of Secret Santa, and you got the funny guy or gal. Now, you could go out and buy a bunch of cliche hilarious things from the store down the street or, you could get them something funny AND meaningful from Israel. While the choice is up to you, […]