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Joy Getnick reads a Hanukkah storybook to her son Benjamin. Credit: Jonathan Getnick.

By transmitting values, children’s books are the Hanukkah gifts that keep giving

Deborah Fineblum

Dec. 13, 2017

Jews around the world celebrate Hanukkah each year by lighting a menorah such as this one. Credit: The Jewish Museum, gift of Karl Nathan.

Hanukkah: A holiday for Jews without religion

Jonathan S. Tobin

Dec. 13, 2017

Sufganiyot (deep-fried doughnuts) are made at the Jerusalem-based Magdinat Pe’er bakery Nov. 26, 2012, leading up to Hanukkah. Credit: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

8 ways to celebrate Hanukkah’s 8 nights in the Holy Land

Adam Abrams

Dec. 12, 2017

In 2015, a white bridal dress floats in the air near the Tower of David as part of the 2nd Jerusalem Biennale’s installation called “Betrothal.” Credit: Ricky Rachman.

From festivals to feasts: Four of the top Sukkot events in Israel

Adam Abrams

Oct. 4, 2017

A high-tech activity at a Big Idea camp in Israel. Credit: Big Idea.

Startup nation starts with Israeli summer camp’s ‘big ideas’

Deborah Fineblum

April 4, 2017

French Jews celebrate a bar mitzvah in a synagogue in Paris June 6, 2012. Credit: Serge Attal/Flash90.

Choosing mitzvah over bar: event planners help families prioritize, alleviate stress

Deborah Fineblum

March 28, 2017