A different Chanukah holiday for this generation
By MERYL AIN JNS I doubt that my grandchildren would recognize the Chanukahs of my childhood. They...
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Category: Holidays
A painful reminder of the true meaning of Chanukah
By JONATHAN TOBIN JNS In a sense, it would be nice if celebrations of the Chanukah holiday could reflect the mindset of attempts by those who control Western popular culture to water it down in order to blend in with the...
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Family Chanukah party with Mexican theme set for SJCC
SCHENECTADY–The Schenectady Jewish Community Center (SJCC) annual family Chanukah celebration will...
Read MoreThe Shir Chadash Trio to perform at Nassau Shul Dec. 21 Chanukah party
NASSAU – The Judaic folk-rock group, The Shir Chadash Trio will perform Chanukah classics and original music at the Nassau Synagogue, 12 Albany Ave., Nassau. on Sunday, Dec. 21, during the the congregation’s Chanukah...
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The timing of Chanukah is not coincidental
By AKIVA GERSH JNS Judaism is all about bringing light into the world—affecting and improving it...
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No do nots with sufganiyot donuts except maybe: Don’t delay! Order today!
By ANNA RAHMANAN JNS As New York City eateries roll out their Chanukah doughnut offerings,...
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Christie’s to sell 35 chanukiahs; Many created at Israel’s Bezalel arts and design school
By ANNA RAHMANAN JNS Several menorahs from the early days of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and...
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Latke competition featured in Glens Falls on Dec. 14; Latke eaters sought
GLENS FALLS – Temple Beth El’s annual Latke Fest will be held on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 2 –...
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Chanukah at Four Corners Extravaganza set for Dec. 15; free and open to the community
Bethlehem Chabad will present its annual Chanukah at Four Corners Extravaganza, on Monday, Dec. 15...
Read MoreLearning and art at Gates of Heaven Dec. 5, 6; Brynjegard-Bialik couple to lead Paper Midrash
SCHENECTADY–Isaac and Rabbi Shawna Brynjegard-Bialik, a husband and wife team, will feature Paper Midrash at Temple Gates of Heaven, the weekend of Dec. 5 and 6. The free programs are open to the community, 18+ adults and teens...
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The ancient gift of Sigd
Ethiopian Jews take part in a prayer of the Sigd holiday on the Armon Hanatziv Promenade...
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Gratitude for the important people in our lives at Thanksgiving
Bubbe Rose and Asher, Sept. 8, 1974 at Marilyn and Larry’s wedding. By MARILYN SHAPIRO...
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