Chanukah 66 articles

As alluded to by the candles of the menorah, Chanukah is an opportunity to observe the ordinary and discover the extraordinary in ourselves and all those whom we come in contact...

Just as the dreidel spins around a central point and topples when it begins to lose its connection to that point, so too do we begin to “lose our footing” when...

Dreidel-spinning, doughnut-eating and gift-giving have seemed to transform Chanukah into a holiday for the youngsters. But, in fact, inside Chanukah and the triumph of the Macabees lies the key to "know...

Eileen offers tasty and healthy alternatives to the classic deep-fried Chanukah potato pancake.

Do we really need a reason to cook with more oil? Jamie Geller offers a few anyway, with some delicious recipes to boot.

Simple solutions to help you prepare delicious dishes for Chanukah — or any special occasion — without breaking the bank.

I light it, you light it, and now NCSY lights it in a way that inspires the Jewish future and teens across the country with a musical exclusive. So move over...

The Rema writes that it is proper to eat cheese at Chanukah because of the miracle that was wrought through milk, when Yehudit gave milk to the enemy leader to make...

This article originally appeared in Jewish Action Magazine WINTER 2010/5771 – Volume 71, No. 2. For more articles, click Jewish Action Magazine or visit: http://www.ou.org/jewish_action To subscribe to Jewish Action Magazine...

The Talmud rules that the ideal way of fulfilling the mitzva of Chanukah lights is by lighting them at the entrance to the house, so that they are clearly visible to...