Keyword: Hanukkah
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Two holidays. celebrated by two religions. Hanukkah, according to the Talmud, celebrates the restoration of the Second Temple of Jerusalem, where a day’s worth of oil burned for eight. Christmas, according to the Bible . . . more
I grew up in a non-religious family, but it was always important to my parents that we knew we were Jews, and my family followed certain traditional rituals. more
District 24 schools honored the celebration of Hanukkah, otherwise called the Festival of Lights, earlier this month. Each school created activities for students designed to impart the meaning and … more
New York saw a spike in hate crimes directed at the Jewish community toward the end of 2019 — during Hanukkah, of all times. It was particularly disturbing . . . more
A little rain could not douse the Festival of Lights at the Village of Valley Stream’s annual menorah lighting on Dec. 2. “It was great,” said Mayor Ed Fare. “[The] Valley Stream Fire … more
Nothing says “love” like fresh baked cookies and treats. The gift of homemade goodness is always welcome during the holiday season. more
In Arabic-speaking and predominantly Muslim parts of the world, Christmas is known as Eid al Milad, or the Festival of the Birthday, referring to the birth of Christ. Although not an essential part of Muslim tradition . . . more
Give the gift of homemade goodness, by inviting friends and family over for some tasty holiday treats. Everyone can get in on the act and share their creations all around. more
Nearby things to do this week in Valley Stream include a movie at the Elmont Memorial Library, Winterfest events and the annual lighting of the Menorah. more
Once upon a time, the coming of Hanukkah and Christmas meant that friends and family would send me lots of gifts, and I would reciprocate. more
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